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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.05, 612.52 and 294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.05, 612.52 and 294.68 is: 406.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.05 : 612.52 = 294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.05/612.52 = 294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.05x = 612.52 × 294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.05x = 180,499.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,499.02/444.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.48

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