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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.09, 659.61 and 359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.09, 659.61 and 359.28 is: 537.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.09 : 659.61 = 359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.09/659.61 = 359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.09x = 659.61 × 359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.09x = 236,984.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,984.68/441.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.27

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