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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.01, 667.76 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.01, 667.76 and 184.96 is: 277.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.01 : 667.76 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.01/667.76 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.01x = 667.76 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.01x = 123,506.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,506.30/445.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.54

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