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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.92, 665.80 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.92, 665.80 and 212.64 is: 318.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.92 : 665.80 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.92/665.80 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.92x = 665.80 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.92x = 141,575.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,575.71/443.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.92

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