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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.98, 666.95 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.98, 666.95 and 184.93 is: 277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.98 : 666.95 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.98/666.95 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.98x = 666.95 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.98x = 123,336.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,336.47/444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.17

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