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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.24, 662.13 and 235.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.24, 662.13 and 235.87 is: 353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.24 : 662.13 = 235.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.24/662.13 = 235.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.24x = 662.13 × 235.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.24x = 156,176.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,176.60/441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.95

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