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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.34, 664.98 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.34, 664.98 and 169.48 is: 254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.34 : 664.98 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.34/664.98 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.34x = 664.98 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.34x = 112,700.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,700.81/443.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.21

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