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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.32, 666.83 and 368.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.32, 666.83 and 368.66 is: 552.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.32 : 666.83 = 368.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.32/666.83 = 368.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.32x = 666.83 × 368.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.32x = 245,836.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,836.14/445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.04

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