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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.12, 612.84 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.12, 612.84 and 269.52 is: 371.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.12 : 612.84 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.12/612.84 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.12x = 612.84 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.12x = 165,172.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,172.64/444.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.91

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