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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.75, 667.38 and 184.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.75, 667.38 and 184.71 is: 277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.75 : 667.38 = 184.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.75/667.38 = 184.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.75x = 667.38 × 184.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.75x = 123,270.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,270.09/444.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.17

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