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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.04, 614.04 and 289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.04, 614.04 and 289.92 is: 400.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.04 : 614.04 = 289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.04/614.04 = 289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.04x = 614.04 × 289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.04x = 178,022.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,022.48/445.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.01

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