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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.29, 618.84 and 375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.29, 618.84 and 375.84 is: 564.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.29 : 618.84 = 375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.29/618.84 = 375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.29x = 618.84 × 375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.29x = 232,584.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,584.83/412.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.13

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