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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.12, 671.76 and 375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.12, 671.76 and 375.84 is: 564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.12 : 671.76 = 375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.12/671.76 = 375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.12x = 671.76 × 375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.12x = 252,474.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,474.28/447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.67

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