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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.06, 664.34 and 392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.06, 664.34 and 392.11 is: 586.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.06 : 664.34 = 392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.06/664.34 = 392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.06x = 664.34 × 392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.06x = 260,490.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,490.74/444.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.61

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