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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.93, 667.87 and 214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.93, 667.87 and 214.98 is: 321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.93 : 667.87 = 214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.93/667.87 = 214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.93x = 667.87 × 214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.93x = 143,578.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,578.69/445.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.98

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