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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.94, 664.74 and 405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.94, 664.74 and 405.60 is: 607.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.94 : 664.74 = 405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.94/664.74 = 405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.94x = 664.74 × 405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.94x = 269,618.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,618.54/443.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.33

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