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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.26, 613.91 and 314.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.26, 613.91 and 314.04 is: 432.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.26 : 613.91 = 314.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.26/613.91 = 314.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.26x = 613.91 × 314.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.26x = 192,792.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,792.30/445.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.99

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