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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.07, 663.93 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.07, 663.93 and 237.42 is: 355.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.07 : 663.93 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.07/663.93 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.07x = 663.93 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.07x = 157,630.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,630.26/443.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.77

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