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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 667.60 and 273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 667.60 and 273.76 is: 409.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 667.60 = 273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/667.60 = 273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 667.60 × 273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 182,762.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,762.18/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.85

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