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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.15, 667.93 and 198.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.15, 667.93 and 198.42 is: 297.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.15 : 667.93 = 198.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.15/667.93 = 198.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.15x = 667.93 × 198.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.15x = 132,530.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,530.67/445.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.72

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