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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.07, 661.65 and 224.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.07, 661.65 and 224.59 is: 336.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.07 : 661.65 = 224.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.07/661.65 = 224.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.07x = 661.65 × 224.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.07x = 148,599.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,599.97/441.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.91

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