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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.80, 667.54 and 358.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.80, 667.54 and 358.66 is: 537.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.80 : 667.54 = 358.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.80/667.54 = 358.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.80x = 667.54 × 358.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.80x = 239,421.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,421.18/445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.06

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