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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.11, 663.30 and 288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.11, 663.30 and 288.36 is: 432.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.11 : 663.30 = 288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.11/663.30 = 288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.11x = 663.30 × 288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.11x = 191,269.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,269.19/442.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.63

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