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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.86, 667 and 358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.86, 667 and 358.30 is: 537.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.86 : 667 = 358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.86/667 = 358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.86x = 667 × 358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.86x = 238,986.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,986.10/444.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.22

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