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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.13, 633.68 and 443.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.13, 633.68 and 443.94 is: 612.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.13 : 633.68 = 443.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.13/633.68 = 443.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.13x = 633.68 × 443.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.13x = 281,314.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,314.47/459.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.71

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