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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.92, 664.92 and 371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.92, 664.92 and 371.20 is: 556.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.92 : 664.92 = 371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.92/664.92 = 371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.92x = 664.92 × 371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.92x = 246,818.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,818.30/443.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.00

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