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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.82, 663.84 and 320.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.82, 663.84 and 320.70 is: 479.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.82 : 663.84 = 320.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.82/663.84 = 320.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.82x = 663.84 × 320.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.82x = 212,893.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,893.49/443.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.68

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