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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.26, 664.89 and 169.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.26, 664.89 and 169.37 is: 254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.26 : 664.89 = 169.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.26/664.89 = 169.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.26x = 664.89 × 169.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.26x = 112,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,613.66/443.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.06

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