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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441, 660.48 and 383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441, 660.48 and 383.70 is: 574.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441 : 660.48 = 383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441/660.48 = 383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441x = 660.48 × 383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441x = 253,426.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,426.18/441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.66

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