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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.99, 666.69 and 262.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.99, 666.69 and 262.29 is: 392.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.99 : 666.69 = 262.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.99/666.69 = 262.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.99x = 666.69 × 262.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.99x = 174,866.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,866.12/444.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.97

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