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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.28, 663.06 and 339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.28, 663.06 and 339.42 is: 507.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.28 : 663.06 = 339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.28/663.06 = 339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.28x = 663.06 × 339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.28x = 225,055.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,055.83/443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.71

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