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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.06, 665.64 and 238.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.06, 665.64 and 238.05 is: 356.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.06 : 665.64 = 238.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.06/665.64 = 238.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.06x = 665.64 × 238.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.06x = 158,455.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,455.60/444.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.83

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