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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.02, 660.90 and 255.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.02, 660.90 and 255.62 is: 383.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.02 : 660.90 = 255.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.02/660.90 = 255.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.02x = 660.90 × 255.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.02x = 168,939.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,939.26/441.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.06

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