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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.75, 672.87 and 376.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.75, 672.87 and 376.09 is: 563.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.75 : 672.87 = 376.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.75/672.87 = 376.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.75x = 672.87 × 376.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.75x = 253,059.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,059.41/448.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.92

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