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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.21, 662.05 and 320.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.21, 662.05 and 320.47 is: 480.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.21 : 662.05 = 320.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.21/662.05 = 320.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.21x = 662.05 × 320.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.21x = 212,167.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,167.16/441.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.88

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