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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.72, 952.08 and 444.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.72, 952.08 and 444.64 is: 666.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.72 : 952.08 = 444.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.72/952.08 = 444.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.72x = 952.08 × 444.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.72x = 423,332.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,332.85/634.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.96

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