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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.08, 661.38 and 235.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.08, 661.38 and 235.47 is: 353.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.08 : 661.38 = 235.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.08/661.38 = 235.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.08x = 661.38 × 235.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.08x = 155,735.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,735.15/441.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.08

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