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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.76, 567.97 and 337.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.76, 567.97 and 337.02 is: 502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.76 : 567.97 = 337.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.76/567.97 = 337.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.76x = 567.97 × 337.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.76x = 191,417.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,417.25/380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.72

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