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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.08, 666.72 and 201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.08, 666.72 and 201.18 is: 301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.08 : 666.72 = 201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.08/666.72 = 201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.08x = 666.72 × 201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.08x = 134,130.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,130.73/445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.36

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