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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812, 1,120.56 and 444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812, 1,120.56 and 444 is: 612.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812 : 1,120.56 = 444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812/1,120.56 = 444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812x = 1,120.56 × 444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812x = 497,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,528.64/812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.72

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