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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.93, 665.91 and 169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.93, 665.91 and 169.96 is: 254.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.93 : 665.91 = 169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.93/665.91 = 169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.93x = 665.91 × 169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.93x = 113,178.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,178.06/443.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.95

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