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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.27, 664.86 and 357.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.27, 664.86 and 357.39 is: 534.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.27 : 664.86 = 357.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.27/664.86 = 357.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.27x = 664.86 × 357.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.27x = 237,614.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,614.32/444.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.84

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