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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.94, 563.00 and 275.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.94, 563.00 and 275.10 is: 379.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.94 : 563.00 = 275.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.94/563.00 = 275.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.94x = 563.00 × 275.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.94x = 154,879.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,879.36/407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.67

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