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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.83, 613.58 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.83, 613.58 and 270 is: 372.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.83 : 613.58 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.83/613.58 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.83x = 613.58 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.83x = 165,665.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,665.25/444.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.43

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