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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.47, 609.15 and 343.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.47, 609.15 and 343.97 is: 474.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.47 : 609.15 = 343.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.47/609.15 = 343.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.47x = 609.15 × 343.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.47x = 209,526.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,526.28/441.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.61

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