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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.52, 666.78 and 155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.52, 666.78 and 155.75 is: 233.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.52 : 666.78 = 155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.52/666.78 = 155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.52x = 666.78 × 155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.52x = 103,850.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,850.99/444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.63

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