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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.76, 666.12 and 320.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.76, 666.12 and 320.58 is: 480.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.76 : 666.12 = 320.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.76/666.12 = 320.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.76x = 666.12 × 320.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.76x = 213,544.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,544.75/444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.13

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