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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.88, 667.56 and 301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.88, 667.56 and 301.34 is: 451.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.88 : 667.56 = 301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.88/667.56 = 301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.88x = 667.56 × 301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.88x = 201,162.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,162.53/445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.16

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