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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.76, 612.16 and 294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.76, 612.16 and 294.64 is: 406.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.76 : 612.16 = 294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.76/612.16 = 294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.76x = 612.16 × 294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.76x = 180,364.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,364.56/443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.44

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