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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.38, 668.25 and 201.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.38, 668.25 and 201.66 is: 302.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.38 : 668.25 = 201.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.38/668.25 = 201.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.38x = 668.25 × 201.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.38x = 134,759.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,759.30/445.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.57

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