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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.61, 666.98 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.61, 666.98 and 152.08 is: 228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.61 : 666.98 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.61/666.98 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.61x = 666.98 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.61x = 101,434.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,434.32/444.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.14

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