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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.22, 665.74 and 183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.22, 665.74 and 183.93 is: 275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.22 : 665.74 = 183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.22/665.74 = 183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.22x = 665.74 × 183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.22x = 122,449.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,449.56/444.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.65

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