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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.96, 568.06 and 313.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.96, 568.06 and 313.38 is: 471.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.96 : 568.06 = 313.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.96/568.06 = 313.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.96x = 568.06 × 313.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.96x = 178,018.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,018.64/377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.00

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