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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.68, 668.76 and 226.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.68, 668.76 and 226.55 is: 339.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.68 : 668.76 = 226.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.68/668.76 = 226.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.68x = 668.76 × 226.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.68x = 151,504.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,504.23/445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.94

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