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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.73, 672.25 and 375.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.73, 672.25 and 375.15 is: 562.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.73 : 672.25 = 375.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.73/672.25 = 375.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.73x = 672.25 × 375.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.73x = 252,194.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,194.59/448.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.02

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