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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.02, 665.75 and 169.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.02, 665.75 and 169.95 is: 254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.02 : 665.75 = 169.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.02/665.75 = 169.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.02x = 665.75 × 169.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.02x = 113,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,143.36/444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.82

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