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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.16, 661.25 and 319.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.16, 661.25 and 319.95 is: 479.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.16 : 661.25 = 319.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.16/661.25 = 319.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.16x = 661.25 × 319.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.16x = 211,567.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,567.74/441.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.57

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