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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.03, 662.12 and 295.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.03, 662.12 and 295.71 is: 443.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.03 : 662.12 = 295.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.03/662.12 = 295.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.03x = 662.12 × 295.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.03x = 195,795.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,795.51/441.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.95

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