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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.74, 667.05 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.74, 667.05 and 184.58 is: 276.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.74 : 667.05 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.74/667.05 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.74x = 667.05 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.74x = 123,120.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,120.75/444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.84

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