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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.78, 667.17 and 213.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.78, 667.17 and 213.53 is: 320.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.78 : 667.17 = 213.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.78/667.17 = 213.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.78x = 667.17 × 213.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.78x = 142,457.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,457.47/444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.29

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