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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.15, 666.97 and 250.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.15, 666.97 and 250.03 is: 374.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.15 : 666.97 = 250.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.15/666.97 = 250.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.15x = 666.97 × 250.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.15x = 166,762.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,762.72/445.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.62

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