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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.05, 608.55 and 275.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.05, 608.55 and 275.31 is: 379.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.05 : 608.55 = 275.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.05/608.55 = 275.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.05x = 608.55 × 275.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.05x = 167,539.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,539.90/441.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.87

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