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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.80, 908.97 and 444.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.80, 908.97 and 444.34 is: 666.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.80 : 908.97 = 444.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.80/908.97 = 444.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.80x = 908.97 × 444.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.80x = 403,891.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,891.73/605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.71

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