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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.21, 666.29 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.21, 666.29 and 184.14 is: 276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.21 : 666.29 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.21/666.29 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.21x = 666.29 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.21x = 122,689.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,689.72/444.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.20

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