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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441, 608.94 and 343.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441, 608.94 and 343.26 is: 473.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441 : 608.94 = 343.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441/608.94 = 343.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441x = 608.94 × 343.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441x = 209,024.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,024.74/441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.98

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