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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.55, 666.89 and 238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.55, 666.89 and 238.84 is: 358.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.55 : 666.89 = 238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.55/666.89 = 238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.55x = 666.89 × 238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.55x = 159,277.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,277.15/444.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.29

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