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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.34, 664.77 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.34, 664.77 and 237.42 is: 356.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.34 : 664.77 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.34/664.77 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.34x = 664.77 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.34x = 157,829.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,829.69/443.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.00

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