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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.16, 663.84 and 303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.16, 663.84 and 303.90 is: 455.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.16 : 663.84 = 303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.16/663.84 = 303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.16x = 663.84 × 303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.16x = 201,740.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,740.98/443.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.23

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