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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.70, 664.43 and 402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.70, 664.43 and 402.66 is: 602.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.70 : 664.43 = 402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.70/664.43 = 402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.70x = 664.43 × 402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.70x = 267,537.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,537.37/443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.97

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