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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.48, 664.97 and 183.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.48, 664.97 and 183.19 is: 274.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.48 : 664.97 = 183.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.48/664.97 = 183.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.48x = 664.97 × 183.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.48x = 121,813.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,813.17/443.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.67

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