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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.92, 662.93 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.92, 662.93 and 168.20 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.92 : 662.93 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.92/662.93 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.92x = 662.93 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.92x = 111,500.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,500.67/441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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