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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.72, 994.01 and 444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.72, 994.01 and 444.76 is: 667.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.72 : 994.01 = 444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.72/994.01 = 444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.72x = 994.01 × 444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.72x = 442,091.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,091.18/662.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.09

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