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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.32, 667.92 and 252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.32, 667.92 and 252.84 is: 379.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.32 : 667.92 = 252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.32/667.92 = 252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.32x = 667.92 × 252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.32x = 168,876.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,876.89/445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.23

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