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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.41, 667.76 and 185.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.41, 667.76 and 185.27 is: 277.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.41 : 667.76 = 185.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.41/667.76 = 185.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.41x = 667.76 × 185.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.41x = 123,711.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,711.63/445.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.75

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