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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.11, 667.31 and 298.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.11, 667.31 and 298.91 is: 448.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.11 : 667.31 = 298.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.11/667.31 = 298.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.11x = 667.31 × 298.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.11x = 199,460.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,460.80/445.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.12

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