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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 613.44 and 396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 613.44 and 396.96 is: 546.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 613.44 = 396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/613.44 = 396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 613.44 × 396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 243,511.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,511.14/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.09

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