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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.62, 1,054.40 and 443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.62, 1,054.40 and 443 is: 663.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.62 : 1,054.40 = 443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.62/1,054.40 = 443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.62x = 1,054.40 × 443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.62x = 467,099.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,099.20/703.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.85

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