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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.06, 667.59 and 282.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.06, 667.59 and 282.84 is: 424.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.06 : 667.59 = 282.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.06/667.59 = 282.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.06x = 667.59 × 282.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.06x = 188,821.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,821.16/445.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.26

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