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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.73, 665.70 and 169.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.73, 665.70 and 169.91 is: 254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.73 : 665.70 = 169.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.73/665.70 = 169.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.73x = 665.70 × 169.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.73x = 113,109.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,109.09/443.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.91

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