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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.04, 665.88 and 373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.04, 665.88 and 373.04 is: 558.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.04 : 665.88 = 373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.04/665.88 = 373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.04x = 665.88 × 373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.04x = 248,399.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,399.88/445.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.15

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