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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.94, 666.78 and 431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.94, 666.78 and 431.80 is: 647.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.94 : 666.78 = 431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.94/666.78 = 431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.94x = 666.78 × 431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.94x = 287,915.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,915.60/444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.09

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