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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.81, 613.98 and 270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.81, 613.98 and 270.30 is: 373.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.81 : 613.98 = 270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.81/613.98 = 270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.81x = 613.98 × 270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.81x = 165,958.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,958.79/444.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.10

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