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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.72, 953.58 and 444.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.72, 953.58 and 444.92 is: 667.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.72 : 953.58 = 444.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.72/953.58 = 444.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.72x = 953.58 × 444.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.72x = 424,266.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,266.81/635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.38

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