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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.76, 669.44 and 391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.76, 669.44 and 391.08 is: 587.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.76 : 669.44 = 391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.76/669.44 = 391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.76x = 669.44 × 391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.76x = 261,802.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,802.64/445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.32

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