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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.24, 665.64 and 322.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.24, 665.64 and 322.29 is: 482.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.24 : 665.64 = 322.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.24/665.64 = 322.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.24x = 665.64 × 322.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.24x = 214,529.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,529.12/444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.91

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