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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.21, 664.20 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.21, 664.20 and 169.02 is: 253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.21 : 664.20 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.21/664.20 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.21x = 664.20 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.21x = 112,263.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,263.08/443.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.30

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