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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.69, 667.16 and 184.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.69, 667.16 and 184.79 is: 277.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.69 : 667.16 = 184.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.69/667.16 = 184.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.69x = 667.16 × 184.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.69x = 123,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,280.24/444.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.23

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