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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.01, 662.52 and 394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.01, 662.52 and 394.56 is: 590.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.01 : 662.52 = 394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.01/662.52 = 394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.01x = 662.52 × 394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.01x = 261,403.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,403.89/443.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.06

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