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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.22, 667.15 and 282.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.22, 667.15 and 282.41 is: 423.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.22 : 667.15 = 282.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.22/667.15 = 282.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.22x = 667.15 × 282.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.22x = 188,409.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,409.83/445.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.18

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