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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.94, 667.89 and 214.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.94, 667.89 and 214.99 is: 321.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.94 : 667.89 = 214.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.94/667.89 = 214.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.94x = 667.89 × 214.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.94x = 143,588.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,588.00/445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.99

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