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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.79, 666.51 and 395.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.79, 666.51 and 395.92 is: 593.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.79 : 666.51 = 395.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.79/666.51 = 395.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.79x = 666.51 × 395.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.79x = 263,884.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,884.64/444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.28

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