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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.27, 662.24 and 225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.27, 662.24 and 225.03 is: 337.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.27 : 662.24 = 225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.27/662.24 = 225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.27x = 662.24 × 225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.27x = 149,023.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,023.87/441.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.72

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