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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.88, 567 and 276.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.88, 567 and 276.01 is: 413.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.88 : 567 = 276.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.88/567 = 276.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.88x = 567 × 276.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.88x = 156,496.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,496.25/378.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.05

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