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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.72, 667.25 and 225.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.72, 667.25 and 225.41 is: 338.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.72 : 667.25 = 225.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.72/667.25 = 225.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.72x = 667.25 × 225.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.72x = 150,400.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,400.36/444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.19

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