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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.58, 611.88 and 344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.58, 611.88 and 344.10 is: 474.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.58 : 611.88 = 344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.58/611.88 = 344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.58x = 611.88 × 344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.58x = 210,547.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,547.91/443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.66

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