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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.78, 667.08 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.78, 667.08 and 201.42 is: 302.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.78 : 667.08 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.78/667.08 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.78x = 667.08 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.78x = 134,363.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,363.25/444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.09

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