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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.25, 664.74 and 307.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.25, 664.74 and 307.17 is: 460.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.25 : 664.74 = 307.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.25/664.74 = 307.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.25x = 664.74 × 307.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.25x = 204,188.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,188.19/443.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.66

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