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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.07, 613.10 and 286.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.07, 613.10 and 286.77 is: 395.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.07 : 613.10 = 286.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.07/613.10 = 286.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.07x = 613.10 × 286.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.07x = 175,815.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,815.72/444.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.92

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