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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.05, 611.20 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.05, 611.20 and 265.82 is: 366.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.05 : 611.20 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.05/611.20 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.05x = 611.20 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.05x = 162,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,470.05/443.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.71

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