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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.27, 608.93 and 254.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.27, 608.93 and 254.77 is: 351.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.27 : 608.93 = 254.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.27/608.93 = 254.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.27x = 608.93 × 254.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.27x = 155,138.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,138.49/441.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.57

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