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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.09, 664.48 and 169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.09, 664.48 and 169.27 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.09 : 664.48 = 169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.09/664.48 = 169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.09x = 664.48 × 169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.09x = 112,475.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,475.08/443.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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