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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.24, 614.08 and 297.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.24, 614.08 and 297.64 is: 410.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.24 : 614.08 = 297.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.24/614.08 = 297.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.24x = 614.08 × 297.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.24x = 182,774.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,774.77/445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.51

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