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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.33, 668.48 and 375.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.33, 668.48 and 375.65 is: 562.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.33 : 668.48 = 375.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.33/668.48 = 375.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.33x = 668.48 × 375.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.33x = 251,112.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,112.63/446.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.62

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