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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.71, 667.17 and 152.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.71, 667.17 and 152.26 is: 228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.71 : 667.17 = 152.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.71/667.17 = 152.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.71x = 667.17 × 152.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.71x = 101,581.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,581.64/444.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.42

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