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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.84, 665.97 and 314.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.84, 665.97 and 314.67 is: 472.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.84 : 665.97 = 314.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.84/665.97 = 314.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.84x = 665.97 × 314.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.84x = 209,558.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,558.35/443.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.15

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