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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.76, 668.49 and 309.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.76, 668.49 and 309.68 is: 464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.76 : 668.49 = 309.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.76/668.49 = 309.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.76x = 668.49 × 309.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.76x = 207,014.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,014.64/445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.41

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