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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.00, 665.38 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.00, 665.38 and 267.66 is: 402.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.00 : 665.38 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.00/665.38 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.00x = 665.38 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.00x = 178,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,095.95/443.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.02

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