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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.53, 611.64 and 266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.53, 611.64 and 266.46 is: 367.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.53 : 611.64 = 266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.53/611.64 = 266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.53x = 611.64 × 266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.53x = 162,977.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,977.59/443.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.46

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