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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443, 664.76 and 215

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443, 664.76 and 215 is: 322.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443 : 664.76 = 215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443/664.76 = 215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443x = 664.76 × 215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443x = 142,923.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,923.40/443
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.63

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