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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.01, 661.47 and 180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.01, 661.47 and 180.83 is: 271.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.01 : 661.47 = 180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.01/661.47 = 180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.01x = 661.47 × 180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.01x = 119,614.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,614.60/441.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.23

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