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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.04, 611.51 and 268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.04, 611.51 and 268.53 is: 370.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.04 : 611.51 = 268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.04/611.51 = 268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.04x = 611.51 × 268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.04x = 164,207.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,207.44/443.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.64

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