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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.80, 665.70 and 322.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.80, 665.70 and 322.84 is: 484.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.80 : 665.70 = 322.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.80/665.70 = 322.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.80x = 665.70 × 322.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.80x = 214,914.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,914.59/443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.26

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