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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808, 1,211.14 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808, 1,211.14 and 375.44 is: 562.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808 : 1,211.14 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808/1,211.14 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808x = 1,211.14 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808x = 454,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,710.40/808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.76

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