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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.61, 611.84 and 325.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.61, 611.84 and 325.53 is: 448.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.61 : 611.84 = 325.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.61/611.84 = 325.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.61x = 611.84 × 325.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.61x = 199,172.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,172.28/443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.98

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