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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 664.47 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 664.47 and 199.44 is: 298.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 664.47 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/664.47 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 664.47 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 132,521.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,521.90/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.80

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