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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 668.64 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 668.64 and 202.32 is: 303.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 668.64 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/668.64 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 668.64 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 135,279.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,279.24/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.37

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