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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.23, 664.85 and 169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.23, 664.85 and 169.30 is: 253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.23 : 664.85 = 169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.23/664.85 = 169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.23x = 664.85 × 169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.23x = 112,559.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,559.11/443.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.95

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