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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.22, 668.10 and 228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.22, 668.10 and 228.82 is: 343.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.22 : 668.10 = 228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.22/668.10 = 228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.22x = 668.10 × 228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.22x = 152,874.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,874.64/445.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.37

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