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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 667.45 and 428.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 667.45 and 428.91 is: 641.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 667.45 = 428.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/667.45 = 428.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 667.45 × 428.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 286,275.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,275.98/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.99

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