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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.02, 661.35 and 166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.02, 661.35 and 166.97 is: 250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.02 : 661.35 = 166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.02/661.35 = 166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.02x = 661.35 × 166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.02x = 110,422.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,422.30/441.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.38

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