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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.08, 665.88 and 206.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.08, 665.88 and 206.36 is: 309.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.08 : 665.88 = 206.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.08/665.88 = 206.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.08x = 665.88 × 206.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.08x = 137,409.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,409.97/444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.43

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