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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.03, 712.26 and 444.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.03, 712.26 and 444.87 is: 668.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.03 : 712.26 = 444.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.03/712.26 = 444.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.03x = 712.26 × 444.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.03x = 316,863.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,863.11/474.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.45

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