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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.88, 667.29 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.88, 667.29 and 184.72 is: 277.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.88 : 667.29 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.88/667.29 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.88x = 667.29 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.88x = 123,261.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,261.81/444.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.07

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