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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.12, 663.41 and 334.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.12, 663.41 and 334.57 is: 502.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.12 : 663.41 = 334.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.12/663.41 = 334.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.12x = 663.41 × 334.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.12x = 221,957.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,957.08/442.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.03

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