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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.64, 667.17 and 314.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.64, 667.17 and 314.69 is: 471.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.64 : 667.17 = 314.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.64/667.17 = 314.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.64x = 667.17 × 314.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.64x = 209,948.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,948.39/445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.12

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