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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.11, 614.00 and 320.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.11, 614.00 and 320.51 is: 442.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.11 : 614.00 = 320.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.11/614.00 = 320.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.11x = 614.00 × 320.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.11x = 196,788.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,788.47/445.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.11

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