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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.06, 663.53 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.06, 663.53 and 295.79 is: 443.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.06 : 663.53 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.06/663.53 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.06x = 663.53 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.06x = 196,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,260.74/442.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.97

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