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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.88, 664.56 and 299.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.88, 664.56 and 299.34 is: 448.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.88 : 664.56 = 299.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.88/664.56 = 299.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.88x = 664.56 × 299.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.88x = 198,929.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,929.39/443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.16

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