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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.22, 661.20 and 331.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.22, 661.20 and 331.03 is: 496.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.22 : 661.20 = 331.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.22/661.20 = 331.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.22x = 661.20 × 331.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.22x = 218,877.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,877.04/441.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.07

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