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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.32, 667.61 and 308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.32, 667.61 and 308.64 is: 462.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.32 : 667.61 = 308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.32/667.61 = 308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.32x = 667.61 × 308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.32x = 206,051.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,051.15/445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.70

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