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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.75, 611.55 and 312.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.75, 611.55 and 312.53 is: 430.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.75 : 611.55 = 312.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.75/611.55 = 312.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.75x = 611.55 × 312.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.75x = 191,124.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,124.66/443.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.71

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