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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.16, 665.08 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.16, 665.08 and 237.76 is: 356.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.16 : 665.08 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.16/665.08 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.16x = 665.08 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.16x = 158,127.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,127.16/443.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.82

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