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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.04, 667.60 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.04, 667.60 and 171.36 is: 257.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.04 : 667.60 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.04/667.60 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.04x = 667.60 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.04x = 114,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,399.94/445.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.06

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