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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.31, 664.95 and 305.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.31, 664.95 and 305.93 is: 458.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.31 : 664.95 = 305.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.31/664.95 = 305.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.31x = 664.95 × 305.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.31x = 203,424.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,424.83/443.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.88

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