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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.76, 665.72 and 379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.76, 665.72 and 379.16 is: 567.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.76 : 665.72 = 379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.76/665.72 = 379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.76x = 665.72 × 379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.76x = 252,414.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,414.40/444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.53

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