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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.22, 609.62 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.22, 609.62 and 348.68 is: 481.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.22 : 609.62 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.22/609.62 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.22x = 609.62 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.22x = 212,557.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,557.51/441.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.75

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