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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.93, 614.37 and 371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.93, 614.37 and 371.64 is: 513.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.93 : 614.37 = 371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.93/614.37 = 371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.93x = 614.37 × 371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.93x = 228,324.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,324.47/444.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.17

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