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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.24, 662.61 and 368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.24, 662.61 and 368.04 is: 552.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.24 : 662.61 = 368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.24/662.61 = 368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.24x = 662.61 × 368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.24x = 243,866.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,866.98/441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.69

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