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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.13, 668.67 and 291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.13, 668.67 and 291.30 is: 437.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.13 : 668.67 = 291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.13/668.67 = 291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.13x = 668.67 × 291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.13x = 194,783.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,783.57/445.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.59

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