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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.82, 666.64 and 213.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.82, 666.64 and 213.79 is: 320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.82 : 666.64 = 213.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.82/666.64 = 213.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.82x = 666.64 × 213.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.82x = 142,520.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,520.97/444.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.40

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