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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.02, 660.67 and 258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.02, 660.67 and 258.04 is: 386.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.02 : 660.67 = 258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.02/660.67 = 258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.02x = 660.67 × 258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.02x = 170,479.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,479.29/441.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.56

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