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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.58, 664.19 and 312.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.58, 664.19 and 312.87 is: 468.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.58 : 664.19 = 312.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.58/664.19 = 312.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.58x = 664.19 × 312.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.58x = 207,801.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,801.80/443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.47

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