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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.05, 609.97 and 384.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.05, 609.97 and 384.85 is: 529.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.05 : 609.97 = 384.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.05/609.97 = 384.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.05x = 609.97 × 384.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.05x = 234,746.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,746.95/443.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.84

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