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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.04, 564.27 and 357.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.04, 564.27 and 357.06 is: 534.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.04 : 564.27 = 357.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.04/564.27 = 357.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.04x = 564.27 × 357.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.04x = 201,478.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,478.25/377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.37

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