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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.84, 664.58 and 326.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.84, 664.58 and 326.97 is: 489.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.84 : 664.58 = 326.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.84/664.58 = 326.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.84x = 664.58 × 326.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.84x = 217,296.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,296.09/443.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.59

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