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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.31, 667.97 and 141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.31, 667.97 and 141.31 is: 211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.31 : 667.97 = 141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.31/667.97 = 141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.31x = 667.97 × 141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.31x = 94,390.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,390.84/445.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.97

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