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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.18, 705 and 443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.18, 705 and 443 is: 664.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.18 : 705 = 443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.18/705 = 443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.18x = 705 × 443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.18x = 312,315
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,315/470.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.25

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