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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.11, 613.62 and 392.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.11, 613.62 and 392.91 is: 541.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.11 : 613.62 = 392.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.11/613.62 = 392.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.11x = 613.62 × 392.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.11x = 241,097.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,097.43/445.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.66

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