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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.22, 664.91 and 199.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.22, 664.91 and 199.61 is: 299.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.22 : 664.91 = 199.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.22/664.91 = 199.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.22x = 664.91 × 199.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.22x = 132,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,725.34/443.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.46

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