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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.81, 612.41 and 296.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.81, 612.41 and 296.19 is: 408.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.81 : 612.41 = 296.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.81/612.41 = 296.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.81x = 612.41 × 296.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.81x = 181,388.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,388.24/443.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.71

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