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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.82, 612.86 and 370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.82, 612.86 and 370.92 is: 512.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.82 : 612.86 = 370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.82/612.86 = 370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.82x = 612.86 × 370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.82x = 227,320.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,320.18/443.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.19

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