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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.16, 665.80 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.16, 665.80 and 170.12 is: 255.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.16 : 665.80 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.16/665.80 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.16x = 665.80 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.16x = 113,265.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,265.90/444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.01

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