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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.80, 669.05 and 291.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.80, 669.05 and 291.69 is: 437.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.80 : 669.05 = 291.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.80/669.05 = 291.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.80x = 669.05 × 291.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.80x = 195,153.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,153.74/445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.76

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