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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.61, 666.88 and 184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.61, 666.88 and 184.55 is: 276.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.61 : 666.88 = 184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.61/666.88 = 184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.61x = 666.88 × 184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.61x = 123,068.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,068.45/444.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.80

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