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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.17, 776.13 and 375.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.17, 776.13 and 375.94 is: 519.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.17 : 776.13 = 375.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.17/776.13 = 375.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.17x = 776.13 × 375.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.17x = 291,779.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,779.99/562.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.03

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