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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.14, 613.44 and 361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.14, 613.44 and 361.98 is: 498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.14 : 613.44 = 361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.14/613.44 = 361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.14x = 613.44 × 361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.14x = 222,053.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,053.01/445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.84

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