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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.32, 666.25 and 184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.32, 666.25 and 184.27 is: 276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.32 : 666.25 = 184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.32/666.25 = 184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.32x = 666.25 × 184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.32x = 122,769.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,769.89/444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.31

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