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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.83, 668.88 and 263.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.83, 668.88 and 263.26 is: 394.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.83 : 668.88 = 263.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.83/668.88 = 263.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.83x = 668.88 × 263.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.83x = 176,089.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,089.35/445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.97

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