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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.84, 664.84 and 346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.84, 664.84 and 346.23 is: 518.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.84 : 664.84 = 346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.84/664.84 = 346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.84x = 664.84 × 346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.84x = 230,186.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,186.69/443.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.63

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