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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.06, 667.04 and 185.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.06, 667.04 and 185.06 is: 277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.06 : 667.04 = 185.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.06/667.04 = 185.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.06x = 667.04 × 185.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.06x = 123,442.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,442.42/445.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.36

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