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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.08, 661.65 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.08, 661.65 and 152.42 is: 228.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.08 : 661.65 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.08/661.65 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.08x = 661.65 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.08x = 100,848.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,848.69/441.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.64

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