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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.22, 665.12 and 443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.22, 665.12 and 443 is: 611.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.22 : 665.12 = 443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.22/665.12 = 443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.22x = 665.12 × 443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.22x = 294,648.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,648.16/482.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.02

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