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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567, 849.96 and 444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567, 849.96 and 444.96 is: 667.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 849.96 = 444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/849.96 = 444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 849.96 × 444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 378,198.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,198.20/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.02

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