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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.61, 663.89 and 362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.61, 663.89 and 362.25 is: 542.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.61 : 663.89 = 362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.61/663.89 = 362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.61x = 663.89 × 362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.61x = 240,492.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,492.34/443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.13

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