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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.09, 664.97 and 165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.09, 664.97 and 165.70 is: 248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.09 : 664.97 = 165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.09/664.97 = 165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.09x = 664.97 × 165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.09x = 110,185.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,185.53/443.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.68

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