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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.14, 609.49 and 355.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.14, 609.49 and 355.62 is: 489.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.14 : 609.49 = 355.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.14/609.49 = 355.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.14x = 609.49 × 355.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.14x = 216,746.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,746.83/443.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.12

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