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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 664.98 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 664.98 and 322.02 is: 482.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 664.98 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/664.98 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 664.98 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 214,136.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,136.86/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.81

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