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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.83, 667.38 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.83, 667.38 and 262.26 is: 393.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.83 : 667.38 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.83/667.38 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.83x = 667.38 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.83x = 175,027.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,027.08/444.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.47

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