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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.04, 608.70 and 254.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.04, 608.70 and 254.49 is: 351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.04 : 608.70 = 254.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.04/608.70 = 254.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.04x = 608.70 × 254.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.04x = 154,908.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,908.73/441.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.24

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