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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.52, 667.02 and 188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.52, 667.02 and 188 is: 282.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.52 : 667.02 = 188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.52/667.02 = 188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.52x = 667.02 × 188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.52x = 125,399.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,399.76/444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.10

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