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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.09, 667.61 and 184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.09, 667.61 and 184.97 is: 277.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.09 : 667.61 = 184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.09/667.61 = 184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.09x = 667.61 × 184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.09x = 123,488.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,488.57/445.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.45

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