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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.08, 608.50 and 275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.08, 608.50 and 275.24 is: 379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.08 : 608.50 = 275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.08/608.50 = 275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.08x = 608.50 × 275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.08x = 167,483.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,483.54/441.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.71

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