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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.08, 666.12 and 200.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.08, 666.12 and 200.78 is: 301.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.08 : 666.12 = 200.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.08/666.12 = 200.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.08x = 666.12 × 200.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.08x = 133,743.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,743.57/444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.17

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