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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.15, 661.55 and 194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.15, 661.55 and 194.25 is: 291.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.15 : 661.55 = 194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.15/661.55 = 194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.15x = 661.55 × 194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.15x = 128,505.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,505.12/441.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.30

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