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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.12, 661.58 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.12, 661.58 and 194.30 is: 291.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.12 : 661.58 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.12/661.58 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.12x = 661.58 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.12x = 128,544.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,544.99/441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.41

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