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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.25, 664.20 and 269.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.25, 664.20 and 269.37 is: 403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.25 : 664.20 = 269.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.25/664.20 = 269.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.25x = 664.20 × 269.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.25x = 178,915.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,915.55/443.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.64

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