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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.13, 661.71 and 184.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.13, 661.71 and 184.63 is: 276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.13 : 661.71 = 184.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.13/661.71 = 184.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.13x = 661.71 × 184.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.13x = 122,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,171.52/441.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.95

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