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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.92, 667.40 and 262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.92, 667.40 and 262.22 is: 393.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.92 : 667.40 = 262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.92/667.40 = 262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.92x = 667.40 × 262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.92x = 175,000.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,000.98/444.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.34

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