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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.99, 665.39 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.99, 665.39 and 183.90 is: 275.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.99 : 665.39 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.99/665.39 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.99x = 665.39 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.99x = 122,364.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,364.30/443.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.60

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