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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.05, 664.58 and 211.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.05, 664.58 and 211.87 is: 317.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.05 : 664.58 = 211.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.05/664.58 = 211.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.05x = 664.58 × 211.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.05x = 140,804.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,804.56/443.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.81

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