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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.72, 667.53 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.72, 667.53 and 201.42 is: 302.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.72 : 667.53 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.72/667.53 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.72x = 667.53 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.72x = 134,453.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,453.89/444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.33

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