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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.31, 666.59 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.31, 666.59 and 136.17 is: 204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.31 : 666.59 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.31/666.59 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.31x = 666.59 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.31x = 90,768.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,768.88/444.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.29

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