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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.19, 666.99 and 406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.19, 666.99 and 406.60 is: 609.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.19 : 666.99 = 406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.19/666.99 = 406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.19x = 666.99 × 406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.19x = 271,196.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,196.47/445.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.18

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