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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.13, 666.43 and 314.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.13, 666.43 and 314.97 is: 472.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.13 : 666.43 = 314.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.13/666.43 = 314.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.13x = 666.43 × 314.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.13x = 209,905.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,905.92/444.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.62

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