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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.58, 667.92 and 283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.58, 667.92 and 283.04 is: 424.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.58 : 667.92 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.58/667.92 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.58x = 667.92 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.58x = 189,048.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,048.08/445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.27

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