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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.29, 608.93 and 254.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.29, 608.93 and 254.83 is: 351.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.29 : 608.93 = 254.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.29/608.93 = 254.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.29x = 608.93 × 254.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.29x = 155,175.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,175.79/441.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.65

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