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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.91, 669.77 and 292.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.91, 669.77 and 292.06 is: 438.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.91 : 669.77 = 292.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.91/669.77 = 292.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.91x = 669.77 × 292.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.91x = 195,609.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,609.73/445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.68

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