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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.06, 666.19 and 279.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.06, 666.19 and 279.43 is: 419.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.06 : 666.19 = 279.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.06/666.19 = 279.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.06x = 666.19 × 279.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.06x = 186,153.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,153.47/444.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.21

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