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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.81, 666 and 305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.81, 666 and 305.12 is: 457.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.81 : 666 = 305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.81/666 = 305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.81x = 666 × 305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.81x = 203,209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,209.92/443.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.88

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