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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.99, 663.93 and 320.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.99, 663.93 and 320.97 is: 479.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.99 : 663.93 = 320.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.99/663.93 = 320.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.99x = 663.93 × 320.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.99x = 213,104.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,104.10/443.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.97

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