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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.76, 668.16 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.76, 668.16 and 403.52 is: 604.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.76 : 668.16 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.76/668.16 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.76x = 668.16 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.76x = 269,615.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,615.92/445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.85

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