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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.44, 611.98 and 325.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.44, 611.98 and 325.78 is: 449.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.44 : 611.98 = 325.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.44/611.98 = 325.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.44x = 611.98 × 325.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.44x = 199,370.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,370.84/443.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.60

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