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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.07, 665.61 and 289.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.07, 665.61 and 289.72 is: 434.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.07 : 665.61 = 289.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.07/665.61 = 289.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.07x = 665.61 × 289.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.07x = 192,840.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,840.53/444.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.26

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