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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.48, 668.22 and 264.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.48, 668.22 and 264.03 is: 396.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.48 : 668.22 = 264.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.48/668.22 = 264.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.48x = 668.22 × 264.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.48x = 176,428.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,428.12/445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.04

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