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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.25, 611.82 and 327.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.25, 611.82 and 327.15 is: 451.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.25 : 611.82 = 327.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.25/611.82 = 327.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.25x = 611.82 × 327.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.25x = 200,156.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,156.91/443.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.57

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