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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.91, 522.06 and 359.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.91, 522.06 and 359.69 is: 496.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.91 : 522.06 = 359.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.91/522.06 = 359.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.91x = 522.06 × 359.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.91x = 187,777.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,777.15/377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.88

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