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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.09, 664.58 and 175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.09, 664.58 and 175.97 is: 263.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.09 : 664.58 = 175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.09/664.58 = 175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.09x = 664.58 × 175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.09x = 116,945.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,945.26/443.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.93

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