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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445, 667.54 and 324.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445, 667.54 and 324.72 is: 487.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445 : 667.54 = 324.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445/667.54 = 324.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445x = 667.54 × 324.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445x = 216,763.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,763.59/445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.11

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