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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.78, 611.57 and 319.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.78, 611.57 and 319.22 is: 439.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.78 : 611.57 = 319.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.78/611.57 = 319.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.78x = 611.57 × 319.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.78x = 195,220.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,220.72/443.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.91

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