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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.76, 1,900.25 and 445.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.76, 1,900.25 and 445.02 is: 667.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.76 : 1,900.25 = 445.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.76/1,900.25 = 445.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.76x = 1,900.25 × 445.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.76x = 845,641.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,641.57/1,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.56

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