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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.77, 612.44 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.77, 612.44 and 266.76 is: 368.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.77 : 612.44 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.77/612.44 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.77x = 612.44 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.77x = 163,370.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,370.83/443.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.15

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