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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.20, 668.07 and 337.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.20, 668.07 and 337.92 is: 507.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.20 : 668.07 = 337.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.20/668.07 = 337.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.20x = 668.07 × 337.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.20x = 225,754.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,754.21/445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.08

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