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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.09, 661.64 and 338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.09, 661.64 and 338.56 is: 507.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.09 : 661.64 = 338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.09/661.64 = 338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.09x = 661.64 × 338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.09x = 224,001.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,001.49/441.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.84

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