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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.55, 668.00 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.55, 668.00 and 214.08 is: 320.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.55 : 668.00 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.55/668.00 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.55x = 668.00 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.55x = 143,004.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,004.37/445.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.97

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