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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.71, 611.04 and 360.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.71, 611.04 and 360.55 is: 496.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.71 : 611.04 = 360.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.71/611.04 = 360.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.71x = 611.04 × 360.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.71x = 220,310.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,310.47/443.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.52

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