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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.31, 667.13 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.31, 667.13 and 262.16 is: 392.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.31 : 667.13 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.31/667.13 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.31x = 667.13 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.31x = 174,890.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,890.15/445.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.74

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