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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.07, 664.54 and 118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.07, 664.54 and 118.46 is: 177.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.07 : 664.54 = 118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.07/664.54 = 118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.07x = 664.54 × 118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.07x = 78,722.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,722.77/443.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.68

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