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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.07, 663.99 and 385.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.07, 663.99 and 385.43 is: 577.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.07 : 663.99 = 385.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.07/663.99 = 385.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.07x = 663.99 × 385.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.07x = 255,921.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,921.67/443.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.61

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