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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.91, 667.68 and 228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.91, 667.68 and 228.64 is: 343.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.91 : 667.68 = 228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.91/667.68 = 228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.91x = 667.68 × 228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.91x = 152,658.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,658.36/444.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.12

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