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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.14, 999.84 and 444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.14, 999.84 and 444.76 is: 614.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.14 : 999.84 = 444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.14/999.84 = 444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.14x = 999.84 × 444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.14x = 444,683.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,683.84/724.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.09

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