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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.02, 664.44 and 270.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.02, 664.44 and 270.73 is: 405.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.02 : 664.44 = 270.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.02/664.44 = 270.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.02x = 664.44 × 270.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.02x = 179,882.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,882.49/444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.12

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