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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.11, 997.92 and 443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.11, 997.92 and 443.25 is: 611.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.11 : 997.92 = 443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.11/997.92 = 443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.11x = 997.92 × 443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.11x = 442,328.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,328.04/723.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.71

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