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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.12, 663.53 and 306.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.12, 663.53 and 306.45 is: 458.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.12 : 663.53 = 306.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.12/663.53 = 306.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.12x = 663.53 × 306.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.12x = 203,337.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,337.24/443.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.88

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