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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.54, 664.06 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.54, 664.06 and 168.66 is: 253.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.54 : 664.06 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.54/664.06 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.54x = 664.06 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.54x = 112,000.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,000.36/442.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.09

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