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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443, 611.14 and 312.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443, 611.14 and 312.16 is: 430.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443 : 611.14 = 312.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443/611.14 = 312.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443x = 611.14 × 312.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443x = 190,773.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,773.46/443
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.64

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