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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.44, 636.99 and 295.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.44, 636.99 and 295.35 is: 443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.44 : 636.99 = 295.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.44/636.99 = 295.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.44x = 636.99 × 295.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.44x = 188,135.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,135.00/424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.25

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