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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.81, 666.91 and 249.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.81, 666.91 and 249.81 is: 374.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.81 : 666.91 = 249.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.81/666.91 = 249.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.81x = 666.91 × 249.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.81x = 166,600.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,600.79/444.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.54

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