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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.07, 663.24 and 288.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.07, 663.24 and 288.66 is: 432.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.07 : 663.24 = 288.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.07/663.24 = 288.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.07x = 663.24 × 288.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.07x = 191,450.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,450.86/443.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.10

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