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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.04, 692.01 and 375.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.04, 692.01 and 375.38 is: 563.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.04 : 692.01 = 375.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.04/692.01 = 375.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.04x = 692.01 × 375.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.04x = 259,766.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,766.71/461.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.44

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