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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.85, 666.95 and 404.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.85, 666.95 and 404.13 is: 604.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.85 : 666.95 = 404.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.85/666.95 = 404.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.85x = 666.95 × 404.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.85x = 269,532.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,532.48/445.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.54

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