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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.76, 666.88 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.76, 666.88 and 201.24 is: 301.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.76 : 666.88 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.76/666.88 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.76x = 666.88 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.76x = 134,202.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,202.93/444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.74

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