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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.04, 614.08 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.04, 614.08 and 267.96 is: 369.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.04 : 614.08 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.04/614.08 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.04x = 614.08 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.04x = 164,548.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,548.88/445.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.74

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