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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.12, 663.91 and 404.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.12, 663.91 and 404.54 is: 606.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.12 : 663.91 = 404.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.12/663.91 = 404.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.12x = 663.91 × 404.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.12x = 268,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,573.82/443.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.10

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