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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.73, 611.80 and 345.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.73, 611.80 and 345.31 is: 476.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.73 : 611.80 = 345.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.73/611.80 = 345.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.73x = 611.80 × 345.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.73x = 211,260.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,260.66/443.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.10

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