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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.16, 619.06 and 373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.16, 619.06 and 373.72 is: 516.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.16 : 619.06 = 373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.16/619.06 = 373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.16x = 619.06 × 373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.16x = 231,355.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,355.10/448.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.23

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