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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.77, 667.85 and 201.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.77, 667.85 and 201.69 is: 302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.77 : 667.85 = 201.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.77/667.85 = 201.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.77x = 667.85 × 201.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.77x = 134,697.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,697.66/445.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.17

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