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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.05, 665.73 and 238.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.05, 665.73 and 238.79 is: 358.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.05 : 665.73 = 238.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.05/665.73 = 238.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.05x = 665.73 × 238.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.05x = 158,969.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,969.67/444.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.00

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