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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.88, 665.01 and 382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.88, 665.01 and 382.73 is: 573.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.88 : 665.01 = 382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.88/665.01 = 382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.88x = 665.01 × 382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.88x = 254,515.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,515.95/443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.39

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