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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.52, 556.92 and 376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.52, 556.92 and 376.98 is: 519.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.52 : 556.92 = 376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.52/556.92 = 376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.52x = 556.92 × 376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.52x = 209,947.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,947.70/404.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.00

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