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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.97, 609.08 and 292.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.97, 609.08 and 292.43 is: 403.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.97 : 609.08 = 292.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.97/609.08 = 292.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.97x = 609.08 × 292.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.97x = 178,113.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,113.32/441.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.00

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