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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.61, 744.19 and 443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.61, 744.19 and 443.10 is: 662.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.61 : 744.19 = 443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.61/744.19 = 443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.61x = 744.19 × 443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.61x = 329,750.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,750.59/497.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.67

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