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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444, 666.04 and 323.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444, 666.04 and 323.72 is: 485.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 666.04 = 323.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/666.04 = 323.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 666.04 × 323.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 215,610.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,610.47/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.61

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