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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.28, 664.35 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.28, 664.35 and 199.62 is: 299.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.28 : 664.35 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.28/664.35 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.28x = 664.35 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.28x = 132,617.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,617.55/443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.17

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