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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.82, 665.70 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.82, 665.70 and 183.75 is: 275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.82 : 665.70 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.82/665.70 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.82x = 665.70 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.82x = 122,322.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,322.38/443.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.61

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