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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.26, 664.74 and 211.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.26, 664.74 and 211.77 is: 317.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.26 : 664.74 = 211.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.26/664.74 = 211.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.26x = 664.74 × 211.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.26x = 140,771.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,771.99/443.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.58

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