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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.85, 665.33 and 183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.85, 665.33 and 183.83 is: 275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.85 : 665.33 = 183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.85/665.33 = 183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.85x = 665.33 × 183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.85x = 122,303.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,303.37/443.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.55

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