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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.91, 664.95 and 260.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.91, 664.95 and 260.75 is: 390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.91 : 664.95 = 260.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.91/664.95 = 260.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.91x = 664.95 × 260.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.91x = 173,385.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,385.71/443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.59

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