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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.28, 668.39 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.28, 668.39 and 322.02 is: 483.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.28 : 668.39 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.28/668.39 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.28x = 668.39 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.28x = 215,233.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,233.34/445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.37

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