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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444, 614.32 and 381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444, 614.32 and 381.76 is: 528.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 614.32 = 381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/614.32 = 381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 614.32 × 381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 234,522.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,522.80/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.20

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