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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.55, 668.27 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.55, 668.27 and 300.96 is: 451.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.55 : 668.27 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.55/668.27 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.55x = 668.27 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.55x = 201,123.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,123.29/445.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.41

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