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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.61, 664.70 and 321.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.61, 664.70 and 321.95 is: 482.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.61 : 664.70 = 321.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.61/664.70 = 321.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.61x = 664.70 × 321.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.61x = 214,000.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,000.22/443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.41

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