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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.81, 666.86 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.81, 666.86 and 225.32 is: 337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.81 : 666.86 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.81/666.86 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.81x = 666.86 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.81x = 150,256.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,256.90/444.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.80

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