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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.28, 1,325.30 and 444.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.28, 1,325.30 and 444.94 is: 667.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.28 : 1,325.30 = 444.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.28/1,325.30 = 444.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.28x = 1,325.30 × 444.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.28x = 589,673.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,673.44/883.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.59

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