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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.78, 610.23 and 368.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.78, 610.23 and 368.47 is: 508.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.78 : 610.23 = 368.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.78/610.23 = 368.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.78x = 610.23 × 368.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.78x = 224,851.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,851.45/441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.97

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