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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.84, 668.07 and 329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.84, 668.07 and 329.74 is: 494.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.84 : 668.07 = 329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.84/668.07 = 329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.84x = 668.07 × 329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.84x = 220,287.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,287.73/445.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.10

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