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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.74, 664.72 and 269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.74, 664.72 and 269.90 is: 404.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.74 : 664.72 = 269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.74/664.72 = 269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.74x = 664.72 × 269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.74x = 179,403.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,403.25/443.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.30

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