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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610, 841.80 and 377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610, 841.80 and 377.13 is: 520.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610 : 841.80 = 377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610/841.80 = 377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610x = 841.80 × 377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610x = 317,468.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,468.03/610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.44

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