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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.54, 666.90 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.54, 666.90 and 170.76 is: 256.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.54 : 666.90 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.54/666.90 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.54x = 666.90 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.54x = 113,879.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,879.84/444.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.17

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