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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.63, 610.96 and 409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.63, 610.96 and 409 is: 563.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.63 : 610.96 = 409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.63/610.96 = 409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.63x = 610.96 × 409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.63x = 249,882.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,882.64/443.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.27

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