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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.56, 780.84 and 444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.56, 780.84 and 444.04 is: 666.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.56 : 780.84 = 444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.56/780.84 = 444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.56x = 780.84 × 444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.56x = 346,724.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,724.19/520.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.06

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