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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.08, 999.10 and 444.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.08, 999.10 and 444.36 is: 613.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.08 : 999.10 = 444.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.08/999.10 = 444.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.08x = 999.10 × 444.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.08x = 443,960.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,960.08/724.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.14

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