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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.17, 611.44 and 266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.17, 611.44 and 266.14 is: 367.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.17 : 611.44 = 266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.17/611.44 = 266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.17x = 611.44 × 266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.17x = 162,728.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,728.64/443.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.19

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