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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.28, 665.52 and 346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.28, 665.52 and 346.08 is: 519.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.28 : 665.52 = 346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.28/665.52 = 346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.28x = 665.52 × 346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.28x = 230,323.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,323.16/443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.59

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