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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.23, 666.81 and 395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.23, 666.81 and 395.76 is: 592.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.23 : 666.81 = 395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.23/666.81 = 395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.23x = 666.81 × 395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.23x = 263,896.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,896.73/445.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.72

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