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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.12, 662.31 and 319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.12, 662.31 and 319.98 is: 480.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.12 : 662.31 = 319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.12/662.31 = 319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.12x = 662.31 × 319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.12x = 211,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,925.95/441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.43

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