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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.23, 668.59 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.23, 668.59 and 335.54 is: 503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.23 : 668.59 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.23/668.59 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.23x = 668.59 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.23x = 224,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,339.52/445.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.87

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