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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.99, 662.76 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.99, 662.76 and 167.94 is: 251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.99 : 662.76 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.99/662.76 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.99x = 662.76 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.99x = 111,303.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,303.91/441.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.82

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