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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.88, 926.64 and 445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.88, 926.64 and 445.12 is: 666.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.88 : 926.64 = 445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.88/926.64 = 445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.88x = 926.64 × 445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.88x = 412,466.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,466.00/618.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.47

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