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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.43, 664.90 and 237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.43, 664.90 and 237.94 is: 356.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.43 : 664.90 = 237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.43/664.90 = 237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.43x = 664.90 × 237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.43x = 158,204.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,204.05/443.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.77

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