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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444, 665.67 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444, 665.67 and 221.52 is: 332.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 665.67 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/665.67 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 665.67 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 147,459.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,459.22/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.12

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