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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.85, 667.60 and 167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.85, 667.60 and 167.46 is: 251.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.85 : 667.60 = 167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.85/667.60 = 167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.85x = 667.60 × 167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.85x = 111,796.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,796.30/444.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.31

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