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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.08, 565.32 and 346.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.08, 565.32 and 346.70 is: 519.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.08 : 565.32 = 346.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.08/565.32 = 346.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.08x = 565.32 × 346.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.08x = 195,996.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,996.44/377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.77

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