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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.88, 665.78 and 209.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.88, 665.78 and 209.57 is: 314.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.88 : 665.78 = 209.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.88/665.78 = 209.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.88x = 665.78 × 209.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.88x = 139,524.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,524.19/443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.33

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