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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.08, 665.96 and 212.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.08, 665.96 and 212.73 is: 319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.08 : 665.96 = 212.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.08/665.96 = 212.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.08x = 665.96 × 212.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.08x = 141,666.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,666.11/444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.01

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