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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.66, 611.97 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.66, 611.97 and 344.16 is: 474.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.66 : 611.97 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.66/611.97 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.66x = 611.97 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.66x = 210,615.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,615.60/443.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.73

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