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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.83, 666.31 and 357.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.83, 666.31 and 357.69 is: 535.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.83 : 666.31 = 357.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.83/666.31 = 357.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.83x = 666.31 × 357.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.83x = 238,332.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,332.42/444.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.79

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