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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.08, 663.54 and 382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.08, 663.54 and 382.60 is: 572.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.08 : 663.54 = 382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.08/663.54 = 382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.08x = 663.54 × 382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.08x = 253,870.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,870.40/443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.97

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