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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.21, 666 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.21, 666 and 170.07 is: 254.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.21 : 666 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.21/666 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.21x = 666 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.21x = 113,266.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,266.62/444.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.98

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