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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.02, 614.11 and 268.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.02, 614.11 and 268.09 is: 369.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.02 : 614.11 = 268.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.02/614.11 = 268.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.02x = 614.11 × 268.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.02x = 164,636.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,636.75/445.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.95

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