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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.29, 663.36 and 269.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.29, 663.36 and 269.89 is: 403.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.29 : 663.36 = 269.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.29/663.36 = 269.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.29x = 663.36 × 269.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.29x = 179,034.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,034.23/443.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.88

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