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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.78, 1,983.48 and 444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.78, 1,983.48 and 444.96 is: 667.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.78 : 1,983.48 = 444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.78/1,983.48 = 444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.78x = 1,983.48 × 444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.78x = 882,569.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,569.26/1,322.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.21

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