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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.85, 664.84 and 361.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.85, 664.84 and 361.83 is: 541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.85 : 664.84 = 361.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.85/664.84 = 361.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.85x = 664.84 × 361.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.85x = 240,559.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,559.06/443.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.98

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