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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.75, 666.88 and 306.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.75, 666.88 and 306.09 is: 458.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.75 : 666.88 = 306.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.75/666.88 = 306.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.75x = 666.88 × 306.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.75x = 204,125.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,125.30/444.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.97

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