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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.13, 613.55 and 297.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.13, 613.55 and 297.71 is: 410.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.13 : 613.55 = 297.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.13/613.55 = 297.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.13x = 613.55 × 297.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.13x = 182,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,658.48/445.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.35

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