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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.23, 664.81 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.23, 664.81 and 183.16 is: 274.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.23 : 664.81 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.23/664.81 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.23x = 664.81 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.23x = 121,766.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,766.60/443.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.73

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