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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.75, 999.93 and 444.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.75, 999.93 and 444.91 is: 613.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.75 : 999.93 = 444.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.75/999.93 = 444.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.75x = 999.93 × 444.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.75x = 444,878.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,878.86/724.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.84

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