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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.73, 666.55 and 155.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.73, 666.55 and 155.83 is: 233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.73 : 666.55 = 155.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.73/666.55 = 155.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.73x = 666.55 × 155.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.73x = 103,868.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,868.49/444.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.55

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