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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.16, 662.16 and 197.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.16, 662.16 and 197.74 is: 296.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.16 : 662.16 = 197.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.16/662.16 = 197.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.16x = 662.16 × 197.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.16x = 130,935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,935.52/441.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.80

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