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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.77, 608.24 and 375.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.77, 608.24 and 375.23 is: 516.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.77 : 608.24 = 375.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.77/608.24 = 375.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.77x = 608.24 × 375.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.77x = 228,232.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,232.35/441.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.64

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