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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.08, 615.18 and 376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.08, 615.18 and 376.84 is: 519.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.08 : 615.18 = 376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.08/615.18 = 376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.08x = 615.18 × 376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.08x = 231,824.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,824.43/446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.69

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