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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.09, 667.64 and 291.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.09, 667.64 and 291.99 is: 437.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.09 : 667.64 = 291.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.09/667.64 = 291.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.09x = 667.64 × 291.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.09x = 194,939.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,939.41/445.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.98

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