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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.24, 615.09 and 379.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.24, 615.09 and 379.90 is: 524.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.24 : 615.09 = 379.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.24/615.09 = 379.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.24x = 615.09 × 379.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.24x = 233,672.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,672.69/445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.82

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