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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.19, 661.92 and 152.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.19, 661.92 and 152.61 is: 228.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.19 : 661.92 = 152.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.19/661.92 = 152.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.19x = 661.92 × 152.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.19x = 101,015.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,015.61/441.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.96

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