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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.31, 613.28 and 296.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.31, 613.28 and 296.89 is: 409.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.31 : 613.28 = 296.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.31/613.28 = 296.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.31x = 613.28 × 296.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.31x = 182,076.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,076.70/444.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.80

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