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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.73, 920.31 and 445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.73, 920.31 and 445.75 is: 615.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.73 : 920.31 = 445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.73/920.31 = 445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.73x = 920.31 × 445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.73x = 410,228.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,228.18/666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.28

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