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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.24, 664.07 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.24, 664.07 and 269.82 is: 404.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.24 : 664.07 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.24/664.07 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.24x = 664.07 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.24x = 179,177.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,177.03/443.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.24

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