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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.92, 613.95 and 258.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.92, 613.95 and 258.35 is: 356.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.92 : 613.95 = 258.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.92/613.95 = 258.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.92x = 613.95 × 258.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.92x = 158,610.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,610.91/444.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.50

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