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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.18, 664.47 and 169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.18, 664.47 and 169.16 is: 253.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.18 : 664.47 = 169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.18/664.47 = 169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.18x = 664.47 × 169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.18x = 112,401.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,401.75/443.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.63

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