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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.16, 679.66 and 375.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.16, 679.66 and 375.62 is: 564.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.16 : 679.66 = 375.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.16/679.66 = 375.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.16x = 679.66 × 375.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.16x = 255,293.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,293.89/452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.61

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