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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441, 661.48 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441, 661.48 and 111.94 is: 167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441 : 661.48 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441/661.48 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441x = 661.48 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441x = 74,046.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,046.07/441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.90

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