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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.24, 609.27 and 394.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.24, 609.27 and 394.53 is: 544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.24 : 609.27 = 394.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.24/609.27 = 394.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.24x = 609.27 × 394.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.24x = 240,375.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,375.29/441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.77

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