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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441, 661.83 and 310.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441, 661.83 and 310.14 is: 465.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441 : 661.83 = 310.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441/661.83 = 310.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441x = 661.83 × 310.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441x = 205,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,259.96/441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.44

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