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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.86, 613.95 and 267.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.86, 613.95 and 267.87 is: 369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.86 : 613.95 = 267.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.86/613.95 = 267.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.86x = 613.95 × 267.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.86x = 164,460.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,460.08/444.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.69

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