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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.53, 666.39 and 251.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.53, 666.39 and 251.75 is: 377.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.53 : 666.39 = 251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.53/666.39 = 251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.53x = 666.39 × 251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.53x = 167,763.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,763.68/444.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.40

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