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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441, 660.87 and 302.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441, 660.87 and 302.05 is: 452.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441 : 660.87 = 302.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441/660.87 = 302.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441x = 660.87 × 302.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441x = 199,615.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,615.78/441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.64

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