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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.14, 610.87 and 356.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.14, 610.87 and 356.62 is: 490.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.14 : 610.87 = 356.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.14/610.87 = 356.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.14x = 610.87 × 356.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.14x = 217,848.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,848.46/444.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.50

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