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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.13, 667.16 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.13, 667.16 and 228.32 is: 342.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.13 : 667.16 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.13/667.16 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.13x = 667.16 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.13x = 152,324.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,324.83/445.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.20

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