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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444, 612.64 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444, 612.64 and 269.28 is: 371.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 612.64 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/612.64 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 612.64 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 164,971.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,971.70/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.56

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