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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.01, 664.68 and 169.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.01, 664.68 and 169.17 is: 253.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.01 : 664.68 = 169.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.01/664.68 = 169.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.01x = 664.68 × 169.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.01x = 112,443.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,443.92/443.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.82

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