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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.76, 613.96 and 304.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.76, 613.96 and 304.83 is: 420.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.76 : 613.96 = 304.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.76/613.96 = 304.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.76x = 613.96 × 304.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.76x = 187,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,152.66/444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.80

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