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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.76, 665.70 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.76, 665.70 and 251.28 is: 376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.76 : 665.70 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.76/665.70 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.76x = 665.70 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.76x = 167,277.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,277.10/443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.95

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