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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.03, 563.00 and 298.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.03, 563.00 and 298.89 is: 448.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.03 : 563.00 = 298.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.03/563.00 = 298.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.03x = 563.00 × 298.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.03x = 168,273.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,273.58/375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.69

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