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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.07, 667.48 and 185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.07, 667.48 and 185.14 is: 277.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.07 : 667.48 = 185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.07/667.48 = 185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.07x = 667.48 × 185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.07x = 123,577.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,577.25/445.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.66

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