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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.61, 669.74 and 369.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.61, 669.74 and 369.06 is: 554.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.61 : 669.74 = 369.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.61/669.74 = 369.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.61x = 669.74 × 369.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.61x = 247,174.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,174.24/445.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.69

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