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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.26, 667.94 and 387.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.26, 667.94 and 387.44 is: 581.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.26 : 667.94 = 387.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.26/667.94 = 387.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.26x = 667.94 × 387.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.26x = 258,781.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,781.40/445.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.19

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