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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.99, 612.96 and 338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.99, 612.96 and 338.88 is: 467.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.99 : 612.96 = 338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.99/612.96 = 338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.99x = 612.96 × 338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.99x = 207,719.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,719.88/443.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.85

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