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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.43, 666.75 and 155.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.43, 666.75 and 155.89 is: 233.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.43 : 666.75 = 155.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.43/666.75 = 155.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.43x = 666.75 × 155.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.43x = 103,939.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,939.66/444.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.87

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