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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.07, 618.60 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.07, 618.60 and 375.36 is: 517.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.07 : 618.60 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.07/618.60 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.07x = 618.60 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.07x = 232,197.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,197.70/449.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.06

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