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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.27, 661.95 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.27, 661.95 and 152.64 is: 228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.27 : 661.95 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.27/661.95 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.27x = 661.95 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.27x = 101,040.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,040.05/441.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.98

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