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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.61, 664.52 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.61, 664.52 and 269.73 is: 404.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.61 : 664.52 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.61/664.52 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.61x = 664.52 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.61x = 179,239.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,239.63/443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.05

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