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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.17, 611.53 and 275.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.17, 611.53 and 275.19 is: 379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.17 : 611.53 = 275.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.17/611.53 = 275.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.17x = 611.53 × 275.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.17x = 168,286.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,286.94/443.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.73

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