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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.18, 661.59 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.18, 661.59 and 354.24 is: 531.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.18 : 661.59 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.18/661.59 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.18x = 661.59 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.18x = 234,361.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,361.64/441.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.22

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