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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.12, 661.02 and 235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.12, 661.02 and 235.62 is: 353.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.12 : 661.02 = 235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.12/661.02 = 235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.12x = 661.02 × 235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.12x = 155,749.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,749.53/441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.08

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