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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.06, 611.52 and 268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.06, 611.52 and 268.46 is: 370.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.06 : 611.52 = 268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.06/611.52 = 268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.06x = 611.52 × 268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.06x = 164,168.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,168.66/443.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.53

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