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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.16, 614.94 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.16, 614.94 and 335.48 is: 463.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.16 : 614.94 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.16/614.94 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.16x = 614.94 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.16x = 206,300.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,300.07/445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.43

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