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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422, 633.04 and 373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422, 633.04 and 373.70 is: 560.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422 : 633.04 = 373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422/633.04 = 373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422x = 633.04 × 373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422x = 236,567.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,567.05/422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.59

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