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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.06, 566 and 319.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.06, 566 and 319.99 is: 480.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.06 : 566 = 319.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.06/566 = 319.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.06x = 566 × 319.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.06x = 181,114.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,114.34/377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.33

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