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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441, 661.19 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441, 661.19 and 206.60 is: 309.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441 : 661.19 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441/661.19 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441x = 661.19 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441x = 136,601.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,601.85/441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.75

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