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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.03, 607.27 and 300.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.03, 607.27 and 300.43 is: 414.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.03 : 607.27 = 300.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.03/607.27 = 300.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.03x = 607.27 × 300.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.03x = 182,442.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,442.13/440.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.61

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