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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.07, 519.95 and 324.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.07, 519.95 and 324.75 is: 447.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.07 : 519.95 = 324.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.07/519.95 = 324.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.07x = 519.95 × 324.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.07x = 168,856.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,856.52/377.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.82

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