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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.92, 1,099.64 and 444.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.92, 1,099.64 and 444.75 is: 666.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.92 : 1,099.64 = 444.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.92/1,099.64 = 444.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.92x = 1,099.64 × 444.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.92x = 489,064.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,064.89/733.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.37

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