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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.11, 567.29 and 323.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.11, 567.29 and 323.65 is: 486.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.11 : 567.29 = 323.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.11/567.29 = 323.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.11x = 567.29 × 323.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.11x = 183,603.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,603.41/377.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.87

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