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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.11, 618.10 and 373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.11, 618.10 and 373.76 is: 515.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.11 : 618.10 = 373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.11/618.10 = 373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.11x = 618.10 × 373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.11x = 231,019.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,019.35/448.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.54

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