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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.76, 664.62 and 319.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.76, 664.62 and 319.58 is: 478.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.76 : 664.62 = 319.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.76/664.62 = 319.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.76x = 664.62 × 319.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.76x = 212,399.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,399.03/443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.63

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