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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.26, 609.67 and 355.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.26, 609.67 and 355.74 is: 489.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.26 : 609.67 = 355.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.26/609.67 = 355.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.26x = 609.67 × 355.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.26x = 216,884.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,884.01/443.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.29

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