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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.44, 611.99 and 268.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.44, 611.99 and 268.89 is: 371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.44 : 611.99 = 268.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.44/611.99 = 268.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.44x = 611.99 × 268.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.44x = 164,557.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,557.99/443.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.09

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