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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.73, 666.27 and 375.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.73, 666.27 and 375.78 is: 564.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.73 : 666.27 = 375.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.73/666.27 = 375.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.73x = 666.27 × 375.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.73x = 250,370.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,370.94/443.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.24

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