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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.76, 665.82 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.76, 665.82 and 169.98 is: 255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.76 : 665.82 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.76/665.82 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.76x = 665.82 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.76x = 113,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,176.08/443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.04

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