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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.92, 839.16 and 375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.92, 839.16 and 375 is: 517.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.92 : 839.16 = 375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.92/839.16 = 375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.92x = 839.16 × 375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.92x = 314,685
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,685/607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.64

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