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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.12, 664.86 and 313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.12, 664.86 and 313.32 is: 469.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.12 : 664.86 = 313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.12/664.86 = 313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.12x = 664.86 × 313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.12x = 208,313.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,313.94/444.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.05

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