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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.71, 667.10 and 212.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.71, 667.10 and 212.96 is: 319.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.71 : 667.10 = 212.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.71/667.10 = 212.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.71x = 667.10 × 212.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.71x = 142,065.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,065.62/444.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.46

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