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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.16, 613.95 and 392.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.16, 613.95 and 392.75 is: 541.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.16 : 613.95 = 392.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.16/613.95 = 392.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.16x = 613.95 × 392.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.16x = 241,129.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,129.94/445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.67

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