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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.18, 661.83 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.18, 661.83 and 152.64 is: 228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.18 : 661.83 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.18/661.83 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.18x = 661.83 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.18x = 101,021.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,021.73/441.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.98

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