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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.77, 664.06 and 270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.77, 664.06 and 270.48 is: 404.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.77 : 664.06 = 270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.77/664.06 = 270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.77x = 664.06 × 270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.77x = 179,614.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,614.27/443.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.75

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