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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.91, 567.99 and 313.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.91, 567.99 and 313.33 is: 470.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.91 : 567.99 = 313.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.91/567.99 = 313.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.91x = 567.99 × 313.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.91x = 177,968.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,968.31/377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.93

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