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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.28, 664.65 and 289.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.28, 664.65 and 289.02 is: 433.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.28 : 664.65 = 289.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.28/664.65 = 289.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.28x = 664.65 × 289.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.28x = 192,097.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,097.14/443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.35

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