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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.08, 519.96 and 327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.08, 519.96 and 327.52 is: 451.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.08 : 519.96 = 327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.08/519.96 = 327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.08x = 519.96 × 327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.08x = 170,297.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,297.30/377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.62

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