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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.04, 520.56 and 338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.04, 520.56 and 338.16 is: 466.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.04 : 520.56 = 338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.04/520.56 = 338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.04x = 520.56 × 338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.04x = 176,032.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,032.57/377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.88

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