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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.93, 2,166.02 and 403.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.93, 2,166.02 and 403.95 is: 605.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.93 : 2,166.02 = 403.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.93/2,166.02 = 403.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.93x = 2,166.02 × 403.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.93x = 874,953.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,953.69/1,443.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.95

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