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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.56, 666.33 and 184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.56, 666.33 and 184.25 is: 276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.56 : 666.33 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.56/666.33 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.56x = 666.33 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.56x = 122,770.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,770.40/444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.16

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