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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.24, 667.62 and 323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.24, 667.62 and 323.80 is: 485.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.24 : 667.62 = 323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.24/667.62 = 323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.24x = 667.62 × 323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.24x = 216,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,175.36/445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.53

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