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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.03, 737.10 and 376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.03, 737.10 and 376.70 is: 519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.03 : 737.10 = 376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.03/737.10 = 376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.03x = 737.10 × 376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.03x = 277,665.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,665.53/534.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.95

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