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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.13, 664.74 and 169.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.13, 664.74 and 169.45 is: 254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.13 : 664.74 = 169.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.13/664.74 = 169.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.13x = 664.74 × 169.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.13x = 112,641.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,641.96/443.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.20

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