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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.12, 660.94 and 318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.12, 660.94 and 318.76 is: 477.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.12 : 660.94 = 318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.12/660.94 = 318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.12x = 660.94 × 318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.12x = 210,681.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,681.23/441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.61

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