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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.01, 667.44 and 184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.01, 667.44 and 184.74 is: 277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.01 : 667.44 = 184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.01/667.44 = 184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.01x = 667.44 × 184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.01x = 123,302.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,302.87/445.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.08

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