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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.04, 611.45 and 355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.04, 611.45 and 355.96 is: 491.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.04 : 611.45 = 355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.04/611.45 = 355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.04x = 611.45 × 355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.04x = 217,651.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,651.74/443.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.27

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