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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.05, 633.68 and 376.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.05, 633.68 and 376.55 is: 565.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.05 : 633.68 = 376.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.05/633.68 = 376.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.05x = 633.68 × 376.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.05x = 238,612.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,612.20/422.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.36

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