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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.04, 611.35 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.04, 611.35 and 266.12 is: 367.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.04 : 611.35 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.04/611.35 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.04x = 611.35 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.04x = 162,691.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,691.03/443.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.22

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