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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.54, 666.81 and 213.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.54, 666.81 and 213.78 is: 320.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.54 : 666.81 = 213.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.54/666.81 = 213.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.54x = 666.81 × 213.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.54x = 142,550.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,550.64/444.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.67

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