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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.22, 519.59 and 266.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.22, 519.59 and 266.51 is: 367.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.22 : 519.59 = 266.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.22/519.59 = 266.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.22x = 519.59 × 266.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.22x = 138,474.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,474.00/377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.09

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