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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.81, 607.44 and 375.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.81, 607.44 and 375.20 is: 517.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.81 : 607.44 = 375.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.81/607.44 = 375.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.81x = 607.44 × 375.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.81x = 227,911.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,911.49/440.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.03

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