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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.77, 668.99 and 202.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.77, 668.99 and 202.46 is: 303.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.77 : 668.99 = 202.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.77/668.99 = 202.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.77x = 668.99 × 202.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.77x = 135,445.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,445.89/445.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.85

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