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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.21, 662.22 and 197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.21, 662.22 and 197.94 is: 297.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.21 : 662.22 = 197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.21/662.22 = 197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.21x = 662.22 × 197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.21x = 131,079.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,079.83/441.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.09

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