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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.76, 666.72 and 313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.76, 666.72 and 313.60 is: 469.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.76 : 666.72 = 313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.76/666.72 = 313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.76x = 666.72 × 313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.76x = 209,083.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,083.39/445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.05

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