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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.03, 664.56 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.03, 664.56 and 118.35 is: 177.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.03 : 664.56 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.03/664.56 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.03x = 664.56 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.03x = 78,650.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,650.68/443.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.53

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