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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.16, 613.68 and 395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.16, 613.68 and 395.96 is: 545.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.16 : 613.68 = 395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.16/613.68 = 395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.16x = 613.68 × 395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.16x = 242,992.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,992.73/445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.85

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