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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.36, 664.56 and 169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.36, 664.56 and 169.34 is: 253.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.36 : 664.56 = 169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.36/664.56 = 169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.36x = 664.56 × 169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.36x = 112,533.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,533.27/443.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.82

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