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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.22, 608.94 and 266.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.22, 608.94 and 266.57 is: 367.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.22 : 608.94 = 266.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.22/608.94 = 266.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.22x = 608.94 × 266.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.22x = 162,325.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,325.14/441.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.90

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