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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.63, 664.54 and 211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.63, 664.54 and 211.82 is: 317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.63 : 664.54 = 211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.63/664.54 = 211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.63x = 664.54 × 211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.63x = 140,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,762.86/443.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.30

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