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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.85, 612.23 and 319.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.85, 612.23 and 319.70 is: 440.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.85 : 612.23 = 319.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.85/612.23 = 319.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.85x = 612.23 × 319.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.85x = 195,725.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,725.27/443.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.97

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