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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.70, 645.53 and 445.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.70, 645.53 and 445.69 is: 615.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.70 : 645.53 = 445.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.70/645.53 = 445.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.70x = 645.53 × 445.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.70x = 287,706.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,706.27/467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.15

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