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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.97, 665.91 and 170.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.97, 665.91 and 170.01 is: 255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.97 : 665.91 = 170.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.97/665.91 = 170.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.97x = 665.91 × 170.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.97x = 113,211.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,211.36/443.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.00

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