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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441, 661.08 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441, 661.08 and 152.28 is: 228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441 : 661.08 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441/661.08 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441x = 661.08 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441x = 100,669.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,669.26/441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.27

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