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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.85, 671.06 and 375.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.85, 671.06 and 375.85 is: 563.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.85 : 671.06 = 375.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.85/671.06 = 375.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.85x = 671.06 × 375.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.85x = 252,216.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,216.02/447.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.17

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