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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.25, 666.38 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.25, 666.38 and 155.76 is: 233.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.25 : 666.38 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.25/666.38 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.25x = 666.38 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.25x = 103,795.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,795.35/444.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.64

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