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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.53, 665.19 and 169.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.53, 665.19 and 169.53 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.53 : 665.19 = 169.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.53/665.19 = 169.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.53x = 665.19 × 169.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.53x = 112,769.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,769.66/443.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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