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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444, 611.73 and 370.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444, 611.73 and 370.11 is: 509.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 611.73 = 370.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/611.73 = 370.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 611.73 × 370.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 226,407.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,407.39/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.93

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