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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.44, 667.86 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.44, 667.86 and 239.88 is: 359.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.44 : 667.86 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.44/667.86 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.44x = 667.86 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.44x = 160,206.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,206.26/445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.66

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