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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.32, 611.67 and 295.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.32, 611.67 and 295.86 is: 408.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.32 : 611.67 = 295.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.32/611.67 = 295.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.32x = 611.67 × 295.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.32x = 180,968.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,968.69/443.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.21

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