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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.54, 664.90 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.54, 664.90 and 212.28 is: 318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.54 : 664.90 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.54/664.90 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.54x = 664.90 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.54x = 141,144.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,144.97/443.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.22

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