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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446, 614.81 and 383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446, 614.81 and 383.50 is: 528.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446 : 614.81 = 383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446/614.81 = 383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446x = 614.81 × 383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446x = 235,774.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,774.64/446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.64

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