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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.93, 669.12 and 299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.93, 669.12 and 299.32 is: 449.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.93 : 669.12 = 299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.93/669.12 = 299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.93x = 669.12 × 299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.93x = 200,281.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,281.00/445.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.13

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