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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.58, 612.27 and 301.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.58, 612.27 and 301.83 is: 416.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.58 : 612.27 = 301.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.58/612.27 = 301.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.58x = 612.27 × 301.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.58x = 184,801.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,801.45/443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.61

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