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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.23, 666.66 and 358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.23, 666.66 and 358.60 is: 538.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.23 : 666.66 = 358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.23/666.66 = 358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.23x = 666.66 × 358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.23x = 239,064.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,064.28/444.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.15

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