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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.15, 611.80 and 303.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.15, 611.80 and 303.47 is: 418.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.15 : 611.80 = 303.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.15/611.80 = 303.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.15x = 611.80 × 303.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.15x = 185,662.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,662.95/443.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.96

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