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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.66, 668.10 and 358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.66, 668.10 and 358.84 is: 537.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.66 : 668.10 = 358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.66/668.10 = 358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.66x = 668.10 × 358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.66x = 239,741.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,741.00/445.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.95

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