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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.80, 612.03 and 338.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.80, 612.03 and 338.89 is: 467.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.80 : 612.03 = 338.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.80/612.03 = 338.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.80x = 612.03 × 338.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.80x = 207,410.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,410.85/443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.35

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