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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.03, 554.04 and 376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.03, 554.04 and 376.92 is: 519.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.03 : 554.04 = 376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.03/554.04 = 376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.03x = 554.04 × 376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.03x = 208,828.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,828.76/402.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.44

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