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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.16, 608.04 and 343.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.16, 608.04 and 343.16 is: 474.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.16 : 608.04 = 343.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.16/608.04 = 343.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.16x = 608.04 × 343.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.16x = 208,655.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,655.01/440.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.04

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