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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.09, 613.00 and 257.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.09, 613.00 and 257.63 is: 355.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.09 : 613.00 = 257.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.09/613.00 = 257.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.09x = 613.00 × 257.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.09x = 157,923.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,923.00/444.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.61

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