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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.19, 667.82 and 252.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.19, 667.82 and 252.81 is: 379.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.19 : 667.82 = 252.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.19/667.82 = 252.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.19x = 667.82 × 252.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.19x = 168,831.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,831.57/445.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.23

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