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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901, 1,351.74 and 445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901, 1,351.74 and 445 is: 667.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901 : 1,351.74 = 445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901/1,351.74 = 445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901x = 1,351.74 × 445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901x = 601,524.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,524.30/901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.62

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