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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.06, 666.96 and 424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.06, 666.96 and 424.40 is: 636.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.06 : 666.96 = 424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.06/666.96 = 424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.06x = 666.96 × 424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.06x = 283,057.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,057.82/445.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.00

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