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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.06, 666.36 and 261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.06, 666.36 and 261.90 is: 393.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.06 : 666.36 = 261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.06/666.36 = 261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.06x = 666.36 × 261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.06x = 174,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,519.68/444.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.01

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