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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.15, 667.83 and 262.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.15, 667.83 and 262.45 is: 393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.15 : 667.83 = 262.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.15/667.83 = 262.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.15x = 667.83 × 262.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.15x = 175,270.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,270.67/445.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.73

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