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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.12, 661.05 and 248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.12, 661.05 and 248.34 is: 372.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.12 : 661.05 = 248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.12/661.05 = 248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.12x = 661.05 × 248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.12x = 164,165.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,165.16/441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.16

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