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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.32, 664.56 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.32, 664.56 and 403.44 is: 603.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.32 : 664.56 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.32/664.56 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.32x = 664.56 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.32x = 268,110.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,110.09/444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.42

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