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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.73, 667.30 and 228.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.73, 667.30 and 228.46 is: 342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.73 : 667.30 = 228.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.73/667.30 = 228.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.73x = 667.30 × 228.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.73x = 152,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,451.36/444.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.80

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