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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.48, 565.80 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.48, 565.80 and 375.44 is: 517.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.48 : 565.80 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.48/565.80 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.48x = 565.80 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.48x = 212,423.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,423.95/410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.50

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