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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.16, 605.37 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.16, 605.37 and 375.66 is: 562.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.16 : 605.37 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.16/605.37 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.16x = 605.37 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.16x = 227,413.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,413.29/404.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.68

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