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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.31, 664.47 and 289.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.31, 664.47 and 289.35 is: 433.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.31 : 664.47 = 289.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.31/664.47 = 289.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.31x = 664.47 × 289.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.31x = 192,264.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,264.39/443.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.70

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