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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.19, 606.87 and 377.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.19, 606.87 and 377.75 is: 520.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.19 : 606.87 = 377.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.19/606.87 = 377.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.19x = 606.87 × 377.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.19x = 229,245.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,245.14/440.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.79

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