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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.62, 611.84 and 332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.62, 611.84 and 332.44 is: 458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.62 : 611.84 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.62/611.84 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.62x = 611.84 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.62x = 203,400.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,400.09/443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.50

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