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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.91, 665.70 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.91, 665.70 and 170.08 is: 255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.91 : 665.70 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.91/665.70 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.91x = 665.70 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.91x = 113,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,222.26/443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.06

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