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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.22, 666.26 and 184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.22, 666.26 and 184.17 is: 276.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.22 : 666.26 = 184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.22/666.26 = 184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.22x = 666.26 × 184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.22x = 122,707.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,707.37/444.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.23

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