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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.36, 664.64 and 237.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.36, 664.64 and 237.96 is: 356.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.36 : 664.64 = 237.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.36/664.64 = 237.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.36x = 664.64 × 237.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.36x = 158,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,157.73/443.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.73

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