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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.91, 669.06 and 215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.91, 669.06 and 215.06 is: 322.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.91 : 669.06 = 215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.91/669.06 = 215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.91x = 669.06 × 215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.91x = 143,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,884.70/445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.68

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