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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.44, 667.56 and 297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.44, 667.56 and 297.36 is: 445.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.44 : 667.56 = 297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.44/667.56 = 297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.44x = 667.56 × 297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.44x = 198,505.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,505.64/445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.64

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