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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.08, 663.96 and 432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.08, 663.96 and 432.64 is: 648.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.08 : 663.96 = 432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.08/663.96 = 432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.08x = 663.96 × 432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.08x = 287,255.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,255.65/443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.32

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