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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.07, 665.97 and 184.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.07, 665.97 and 184.15 is: 276.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.07 : 665.97 = 184.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.07/665.97 = 184.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.07x = 665.97 × 184.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.07x = 122,638.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,638.38/444.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.17

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