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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.88, 611.19 and 376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.88, 611.19 and 376.28 is: 519.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.88 : 611.19 = 376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.88/611.19 = 376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.88x = 611.19 × 376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.88x = 229,975.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,975.52/442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.28

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