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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444, 665.56 and 212.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444, 665.56 and 212.82 is: 319.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 665.56 = 212.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/665.56 = 212.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 665.56 × 212.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 141,644.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,644.48/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.02

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