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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.58, 667.91 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.58, 667.91 and 214.12 is: 320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.58 : 667.91 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.58/667.91 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.58x = 667.91 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.58x = 143,012.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,012.89/445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.96

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