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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441, 661.14 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441, 661.14 and 235.44 is: 352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441 : 661.14 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441/661.14 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441x = 661.14 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441x = 155,658.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,658.80/441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.97

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