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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.28, 661.69 and 235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.28, 661.69 and 235.79 is: 353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.28 : 661.69 = 235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.28/661.69 = 235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.28x = 661.69 × 235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.28x = 156,019.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,019.89/441.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.56

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