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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.05, 665.84 and 197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.05, 665.84 and 197.14 is: 295.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.05 : 665.84 = 197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.05/665.84 = 197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.05x = 665.84 × 197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.05x = 131,265.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,265.46/444.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.61

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