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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.12, 613.92 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.12, 613.92 and 321.24 is: 443.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.12 : 613.92 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.12/613.92 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.12x = 613.92 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.12x = 197,215.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,215.66/445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.06

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