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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.76, 669.28 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.76, 669.28 and 377.84 is: 567.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.76 : 669.28 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.76/669.28 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.76x = 669.28 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.76x = 252,880.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,880.76/445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.30

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