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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.25, 664.56 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.25, 664.56 and 169.14 is: 253.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.25 : 664.56 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.25/664.56 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.25x = 664.56 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.25x = 112,403.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,403.68/443.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.59

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