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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.11, 661.59 and 197.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.11, 661.59 and 197.59 is: 296.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.11 : 661.59 = 197.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.11/661.59 = 197.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.11x = 661.59 × 197.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.11x = 130,723.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,723.57/441.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.35

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