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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.48, 611.35 and 295.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.48, 611.35 and 295.85 is: 407.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.48 : 611.35 = 295.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.48/611.35 = 295.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.48x = 611.35 × 295.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.48x = 180,868.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,868.69/443.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.84

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