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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.18, 692.67 and 444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.18, 692.67 and 444.26 is: 667.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.18 : 692.67 = 444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.18/692.67 = 444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.18x = 692.67 × 444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.18x = 307,725.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,725.57/461.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.26

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