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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.80, 667 and 262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.80, 667 and 262.24 is: 393.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.80 : 667 = 262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.80/667 = 262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.80x = 667 × 262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.80x = 174,914.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,914.08/444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.24

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