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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.21, 664.93 and 444.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.21, 664.93 and 444.97 is: 613.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.21 : 664.93 = 444.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.21/664.93 = 444.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.21x = 664.93 × 444.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.21x = 295,873.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,873.90/482.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.58

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