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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.35, 664.80 and 169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.35, 664.80 and 169.42 is: 254.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.35 : 664.80 = 169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.35/664.80 = 169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.35x = 664.80 × 169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.35x = 112,630.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,630.42/443.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.04

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