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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.53, 614.88 and 335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.53, 614.88 and 335.55 is: 463.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.53 : 614.88 = 335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.53/614.88 = 335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.53x = 614.88 × 335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.53x = 206,322.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,322.98/445.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.10

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