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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.16, 838.98 and 443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.16, 838.98 and 443.88 is: 664.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.16 : 838.98 = 443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.16/838.98 = 443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.16x = 838.98 × 443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.16x = 372,406.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,406.44/560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.82

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