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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.08, 838.90 and 444.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.08, 838.90 and 444.66 is: 666.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.08 : 838.90 = 444.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.08/838.90 = 444.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.08x = 838.90 × 444.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.08x = 373,025.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,025.27/560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.02

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