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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.24, 663.96 and 327.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.24, 663.96 and 327.92 is: 491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.24 : 663.96 = 327.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.24/663.96 = 327.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.24x = 663.96 × 327.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.24x = 217,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,725.76/443.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.21

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