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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.61, 664.17 and 234.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.61, 664.17 and 234.91 is: 351.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.61 : 664.17 = 234.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.61/664.17 = 234.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.61x = 664.17 × 234.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.61x = 156,017.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,017.35/443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.70

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