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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.27, 664.83 and 182.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.27, 664.83 and 182.99 is: 274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.27 : 664.83 = 182.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.27/664.83 = 182.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.27x = 664.83 × 182.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.27x = 121,657.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,657.24/443.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.45

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