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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.26, 664.99 and 237.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.26, 664.99 and 237.77 is: 356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.26 : 664.99 = 237.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.26/664.99 = 237.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.26x = 664.99 × 237.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.26x = 158,114.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,114.67/443.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.71

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