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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.22, 661.68 and 152.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.22, 661.68 and 152.59 is: 228.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.22 : 661.68 = 152.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.22/661.68 = 152.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.22x = 661.68 × 152.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.22x = 100,965.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,965.75/441.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.83

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