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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.82, 615.14 and 341.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.82, 615.14 and 341.03 is: 470.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.82 : 615.14 = 341.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.82/615.14 = 341.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.82x = 615.14 × 341.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.82x = 209,781.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,781.19/445.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.55

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