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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.08, 705.16 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.08, 705.16 and 444.72 is: 667.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.08 : 705.16 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.08/705.16 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.08x = 705.16 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.08x = 313,598.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,598.76/470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.12

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