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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.71, 614.25 and 375.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.71, 614.25 and 375.01 is: 517.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.71 : 614.25 = 375.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.71/614.25 = 375.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.71x = 614.25 × 375.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.71x = 230,348.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,348.36/444.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.97

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