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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.07, 665.42 and 320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.07, 665.42 and 320.90 is: 481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.07 : 665.42 = 320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.07/665.42 = 320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.07x = 665.42 × 320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.07x = 213,528.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,528.35/443.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.93

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