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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.78, 1,984.98 and 445.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.78, 1,984.98 and 445.96 is: 668.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.78 : 1,984.98 = 445.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.78/1,984.98 = 445.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.78x = 1,984.98 × 445.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.78x = 885,221.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,221.68/1,323.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.71

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