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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.16, 663.92 and 237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.16, 663.92 and 237.44 is: 355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.16 : 663.92 = 237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.16/663.92 = 237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.16x = 663.92 × 237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.16x = 157,641.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,641.16/443.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.72

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