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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.02, 664.87 and 320.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.02, 664.87 and 320.61 is: 480.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.02 : 664.87 = 320.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.02/664.87 = 320.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.02x = 664.87 × 320.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.02x = 213,163.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,163.97/444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.08

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