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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.88, 665.81 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.88, 665.81 and 251.52 is: 377.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.88 : 665.81 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.88/665.81 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.88x = 665.81 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.88x = 167,464.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,464.53/443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.27

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