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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.00, 660.98 and 245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.00, 660.98 and 245.91 is: 368.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.00 : 660.98 = 245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.00/660.98 = 245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.00x = 660.98 × 245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.00x = 162,537.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,537.06/441.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.57

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