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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.19, 876.60 and 373.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.19, 876.60 and 373.29 is: 515.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.19 : 876.60 = 373.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.19/876.60 = 373.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.19x = 876.60 × 373.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.19x = 327,226.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,226.01/635.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.16

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