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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.82, 669.76 and 316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.82, 669.76 and 316.14 is: 474.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.82 : 669.76 = 316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.82/669.76 = 316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.82x = 669.76 × 316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.82x = 211,738.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,738.39/445.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.94

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