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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.41, 667.53 and 201.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.41, 667.53 and 201.78 is: 302.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.41 : 667.53 = 201.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.41/667.53 = 201.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.41x = 667.53 × 201.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.41x = 134,694.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,694.20/445.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.40

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