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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 667.68 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 667.68 and 373.92 is: 559.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 667.68 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/667.68 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 667.68 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 249,658.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,658.91/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.87

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