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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.82, 612.36 and 269.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.82, 612.36 and 269.14 is: 371.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.82 : 612.36 = 269.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.82/612.36 = 269.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.82x = 612.36 × 269.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.82x = 164,810.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,810.57/443.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.35

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