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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.71, 699.91 and 444.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.71, 699.91 and 444.11 is: 667.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.71 : 699.91 = 444.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.71/699.91 = 444.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.71x = 699.91 × 444.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.71x = 310,832.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,832.42/465.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.44

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