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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 680.40 and 444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 680.40 and 444.48 is: 667.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 680.40 = 444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/680.40 = 444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 680.40 × 444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 302,424.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,424.19/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.43

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