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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.25, 664.69 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.25, 664.69 and 199.94 is: 299.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.25 : 664.69 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.25/664.69 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.25x = 664.69 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.25x = 132,898.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,898.12/443.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.83

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