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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.28, 613.03 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.28, 613.03 and 255.24 is: 352.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.28 : 613.03 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.28/613.03 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.28x = 613.03 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.28x = 156,469.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,469.78/444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.19

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