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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.73, 668.93 and 309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.73, 668.93 and 309.72 is: 464.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.73 : 668.93 = 309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.73/668.93 = 309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.73x = 668.93 × 309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.73x = 207,181.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,181.00/445.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.81

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