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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.03, 665.64 and 238.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.03, 665.64 and 238.77 is: 357.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.03 : 665.64 = 238.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.03/665.64 = 238.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.03x = 665.64 × 238.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.03x = 158,934.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,934.86/444.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.94

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