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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.02, 667.64 and 171.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.02, 667.64 and 171.13 is: 256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.02 : 667.64 = 171.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.02/667.64 = 171.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.02x = 667.64 × 171.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.02x = 114,253.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,253.23/445.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.74

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