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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.21, 667.12 and 296.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.21, 667.12 and 296.91 is: 444.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.21 : 667.12 = 296.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.21/667.12 = 296.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.21x = 667.12 × 296.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.21x = 198,074.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,074.60/445.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.90

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