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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.25, 661.26 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.25, 661.26 and 235.91 is: 353.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.25 : 661.26 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.25/661.26 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.25x = 661.26 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.25x = 156,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,000.38/441.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.54

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