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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.26, 614.30 and 352.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.26, 614.30 and 352.02 is: 485.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.26 : 614.30 = 352.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.26/614.30 = 352.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.26x = 614.30 × 352.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.26x = 216,245.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,245.89/445.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.66

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