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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.04, 1,105.56 and 445.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.04, 1,105.56 and 445.37 is: 667.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.04 : 1,105.56 = 445.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.04/1,105.56 = 445.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.04x = 1,105.56 × 445.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.04x = 492,383.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,383.26/738.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.15

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