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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.13, 654.52 and 300.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.13, 654.52 and 300.44 is: 449.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.13 : 654.52 = 300.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.13/654.52 = 300.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.13x = 654.52 × 300.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.13x = 196,643.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,643.99/437.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.85

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