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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.69, 613.89 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.69, 613.89 and 270 is: 372.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.69 : 613.89 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.69/613.89 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.69x = 613.89 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.69x = 165,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,750.30/444.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.73

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