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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.06, 608.44 and 275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.06, 608.44 and 275 is: 379.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.06 : 608.44 = 275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.06/608.44 = 275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.06x = 608.44 × 275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.06x = 167,321.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,321.00/441.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.36

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