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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.73, 664.73 and 344.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.73, 664.73 and 344.98 is: 516.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.73 : 664.73 = 344.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.73/664.73 = 344.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.73x = 664.73 × 344.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.73x = 229,318.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,318.56/443.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.80

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