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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441, 661.83 and 224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441, 661.83 and 224.55 is: 336.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441 : 661.83 = 224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441/661.83 = 224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441x = 661.83 × 224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441x = 148,613.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,613.93/441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.99

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