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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.99, 665.94 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.99, 665.94 and 169.88 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.99 : 665.94 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.99/665.94 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.99x = 665.94 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.99x = 113,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,126.56/443.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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