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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.05, 664.79 and 199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.05, 664.79 and 199.52 is: 299.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.05 : 664.79 = 199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.05/664.79 = 199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.05x = 664.79 × 199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.05x = 132,638.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,638.90/443.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.38

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