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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.31, 614.23 and 295.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.31, 614.23 and 295.93 is: 408.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.31 : 614.23 = 295.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.31/614.23 = 295.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.31x = 614.23 × 295.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.31x = 181,769.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,769.08/445.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.19

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