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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.56, 666.59 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.56, 666.59 and 184.48 is: 276.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.56 : 666.59 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.56/666.59 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.56x = 666.59 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.56x = 122,969.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,969.93/444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.61

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