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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.77, 665.75 and 183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.77, 665.75 and 183.93 is: 275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.77 : 665.75 = 183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.77/665.75 = 183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.77x = 665.75 × 183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.77x = 122,451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,451.40/443.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.93

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