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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.04, 666.06 and 281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.04, 666.06 and 281.56 is: 422.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.04 : 666.06 = 281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.04/666.06 = 281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.04x = 666.06 × 281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.04x = 187,535.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,535.85/444.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.34

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