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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.05, 679.58 and 444.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.05, 679.58 and 444.41 is: 666.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.05 : 679.58 = 444.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.05/679.58 = 444.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.05x = 679.58 × 444.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.05x = 302,009.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,009.93/453.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.62

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