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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.91, 1,899.66 and 444.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.91, 1,899.66 and 444.86 is: 667.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.91 : 1,899.66 = 444.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.91/1,899.66 = 444.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.91x = 1,899.66 × 444.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.91x = 845,080.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,080.52/1,266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.04

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