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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.16, 662.04 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.16, 662.04 and 184.68 is: 277.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.16 : 662.04 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.16/662.04 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.16x = 662.04 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.16x = 122,265.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,265.55/441.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.15

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