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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.55, 665.94 and 346.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.55, 665.94 and 346.58 is: 519.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.55 : 665.94 = 346.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.55/665.94 = 346.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.55x = 665.94 × 346.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.55x = 230,796.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,796.42/444.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.17

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