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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.24, 666.61 and 184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.24, 666.61 and 184.43 is: 276.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.24 : 666.61 = 184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.24/666.61 = 184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.24x = 666.61 × 184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.24x = 122,944.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,944.09/444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.75

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