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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.04, 664.74 and 270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.04, 664.74 and 270.18 is: 404.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.04 : 664.74 = 270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.04/664.74 = 270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.04x = 664.74 × 270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.04x = 179,599.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,599.45/444.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.47

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