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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.04, 665.60 and 212.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.04, 665.60 and 212.74 is: 318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.04 : 665.60 = 212.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.04/665.60 = 212.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.04x = 665.60 × 212.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.04x = 141,597.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,597.02/444.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.89

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