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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.31, 564.89 and 347.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.31, 564.89 and 347.07 is: 519.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.31 : 564.89 = 347.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.31/564.89 = 347.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.31x = 564.89 × 347.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.31x = 196,054.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,054.64/377.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.61

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