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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.28, 660.84 and 358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.28, 660.84 and 358.96 is: 537.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.28 : 660.84 = 358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.28/660.84 = 358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.28x = 660.84 × 358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.28x = 237,215.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,215.13/441.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.56

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