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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.19, 976.48 and 377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.19, 976.48 and 377.36 is: 565.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.19 : 976.48 = 377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.19/976.48 = 377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.19x = 976.48 × 377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.19x = 368,477.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,477.72/651.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.86

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