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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.26, 614.07 and 297.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.26, 614.07 and 297.93 is: 410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.26 : 614.07 = 297.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.26/614.07 = 297.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.26x = 614.07 × 297.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.26x = 182,949.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,949.88/445.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.88

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