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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.12, 660.72 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.12, 660.72 and 359.64 is: 538.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.12 : 660.72 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.12/660.72 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.12x = 660.72 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.12x = 237,621.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,621.34/441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.68

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