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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.12, 671.28 and 375.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.12, 671.28 and 375.58 is: 562.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.12 : 671.28 = 375.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.12/671.28 = 375.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.12x = 671.28 × 375.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.12x = 252,119.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,119.34/448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.62

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