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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.25, 608.63 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.25, 608.63 and 323.46 is: 446.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.25 : 608.63 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.25/608.63 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.25x = 608.63 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.25x = 196,865.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,865.84/441.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.16

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