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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.02, 664.80 and 250.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.02, 664.80 and 250.78 is: 376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.02 : 664.80 = 250.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.02/664.80 = 250.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.02x = 664.80 × 250.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.02x = 166,718.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,718.54/443.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.32

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