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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.02, 668.28 and 263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.02, 668.28 and 263.54 is: 395.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.02 : 668.28 = 263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.02/668.28 = 263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.02x = 668.28 × 263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.02x = 176,115.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,115.17/445.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.75

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