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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.04, 666.37 and 307.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.04, 666.37 and 307.40 is: 460.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.04 : 666.37 = 307.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.04/666.37 = 307.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.04x = 666.37 × 307.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.04x = 204,840.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,840.60/445.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.28

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