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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.27, 666.36 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.27, 666.36 and 131.94 is: 197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.27 : 666.36 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.27/666.36 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.27x = 666.36 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.27x = 87,919.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,919.54/444.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.90

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