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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 669.42 and 309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 669.42 and 309.84 is: 465.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 669.42 = 309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/669.42 = 309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 669.42 × 309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 207,413.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,413.09/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.14

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