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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.21, 661.88 and 152.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.21, 661.88 and 152.67 is: 229.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.21 : 661.88 = 152.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.21/661.88 = 152.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.21x = 661.88 × 152.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.21x = 101,048.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,048.46/441.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.03

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