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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.25, 664.92 and 382.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.25, 664.92 and 382.77 is: 574.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.25 : 664.92 = 382.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.25/664.92 = 382.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.25x = 664.92 × 382.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.25x = 254,511.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,511.43/443.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.19

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