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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.99, 671.09 and 375.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.99, 671.09 and 375.59 is: 562.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.99 : 671.09 = 375.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.99/671.09 = 375.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.99x = 671.09 × 375.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.99x = 252,049.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,049.46/447.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.62

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