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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.58, 665.44 and 299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.58, 665.44 and 299 is: 448.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.58 : 665.44 = 299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.58/665.44 = 299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.58x = 665.44 × 299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.58x = 198,966.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,966.56/443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.55

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