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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.77, 668.73 and 202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.77, 668.73 and 202.29 is: 303.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.77 : 668.73 = 202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.77/668.73 = 202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.77x = 668.73 × 202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.77x = 135,277.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,277.39/445.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.47

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