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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.03, 666.77 and 397.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.03, 666.77 and 397.35 is: 595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.03 : 666.77 = 397.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.03/666.77 = 397.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.03x = 666.77 × 397.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.03x = 264,939.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,939.07/445.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.33

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