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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.05, 1,104.84 and 444.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.05, 1,104.84 and 444.27 is: 666.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.05 : 1,104.84 = 444.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.05/1,104.84 = 444.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.05x = 1,104.84 × 444.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.05x = 490,847.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,847.27/736.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.87

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