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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.72, 664.99 and 196.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.72, 664.99 and 196.84 is: 295.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.72 : 664.99 = 196.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.72/664.99 = 196.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.72x = 664.99 × 196.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.72x = 130,894.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,894.34/443.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.00

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