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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.12, 667.81 and 402.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.12, 667.81 and 402.28 is: 603.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.12 : 667.81 = 402.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.12/667.81 = 402.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.12x = 667.81 × 402.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.12x = 268,647.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,647.60/445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.53

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