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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.81, 667.25 and 115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.81, 667.25 and 115.74 is: 173.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.81 : 667.25 = 115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.81/667.25 = 115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.81x = 667.25 × 115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.81x = 77,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,226.94/444.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.62

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