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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.26, 666.24 and 308.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.26, 666.24 and 308.18 is: 462.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.26 : 666.24 = 308.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.26/666.24 = 308.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.26x = 666.24 × 308.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.26x = 205,321.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,321.84/444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.17

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