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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.10, 666.17 and 361.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.10, 666.17 and 361.73 is: 542.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.10 : 666.17 = 361.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.10/666.17 = 361.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.10x = 666.17 × 361.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.10x = 240,973.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,973.67/444.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.61

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