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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.97, 667.14 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.97, 667.14 and 184.96 is: 277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.97 : 667.14 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.97/667.14 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.97x = 667.14 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.97x = 123,394.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,394.21/444.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.31

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