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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.04, 664.56 and 260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.04, 664.56 and 260.64 is: 390.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.04 : 664.56 = 260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.04/664.56 = 260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.04x = 664.56 × 260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.04x = 173,210.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,210.92/443.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.96

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