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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.97, 667.98 and 368.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.97, 667.98 and 368.06 is: 551.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.97 : 667.98 = 368.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.97/667.98 = 368.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.97x = 667.98 × 368.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.97x = 245,856.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,856.72/445.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.29

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