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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.62, 666.93 and 432.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.62, 666.93 and 432.47 is: 648.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.62 : 666.93 = 432.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.62/666.93 = 432.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.62x = 666.93 × 432.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.62x = 288,423.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,423.88/444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.70

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