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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.14, 668.75 and 392.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.14, 668.75 and 392.18 is: 589.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.14 : 668.75 = 392.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.14/668.75 = 392.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.14x = 668.75 × 392.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.14x = 262,270.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,270.38/445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.19

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