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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 566.01 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 566.01 and 347.28 is: 521.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 566.01 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/566.01 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 566.01 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 196,563.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,563.95/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.00

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