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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.07, 664.40 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.07, 664.40 and 183.20 is: 274.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.07 : 664.40 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.07/664.40 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.07x = 664.40 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.07x = 121,715.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,715.22/443.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.71

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