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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.47, 667.71 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.47, 667.71 and 299.04 is: 448.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.47 : 667.71 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.47/667.71 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.47x = 667.71 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.47x = 199,672.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,672.00/445.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.23

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