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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.53, 666.75 and 184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.53, 666.75 and 184.41 is: 276.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.53 : 666.75 = 184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.53/666.75 = 184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.53x = 666.75 × 184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.53x = 122,955.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,955.37/444.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.60

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