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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.81, 665.44 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.81, 665.44 and 212.76 is: 319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.81 : 665.44 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.81/665.44 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.81x = 665.44 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.81x = 141,578.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,578.48/443.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.01

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