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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.04, 948.15 and 375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.04, 948.15 and 375 is: 562.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.04 : 948.15 = 375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.04/948.15 = 375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.04x = 948.15 × 375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.04x = 355,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,556.25/632.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.55

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