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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.16, 669 and 262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.16, 669 and 262.64 is: 394.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.16 : 669 = 262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.16/669 = 262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.16x = 669 × 262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.16x = 175,706.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,706.16/445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.70

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