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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.94, 665.59 and 212.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.94, 665.59 and 212.98 is: 319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.94 : 665.59 = 212.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.94/665.59 = 212.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.94x = 665.59 × 212.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.94x = 141,757.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,757.36/443.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.32

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