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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378, 564.44 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378, 564.44 and 348.84 is: 520.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378 : 564.44 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378/564.44 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378x = 564.44 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378x = 196,897.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,897.51/378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.89

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