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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.32, 666 and 227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.32, 666 and 227.68 is: 341.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.32 : 666 = 227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.32/666 = 227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.32x = 666 × 227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.32x = 151,634.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,634.88/444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.27

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