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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.09, 610.89 and 285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.09, 610.89 and 285.44 is: 393.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.09 : 610.89 = 285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.09/610.89 = 285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.09x = 610.89 × 285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.09x = 174,374.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,374.68/443.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.54

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