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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.29, 609.01 and 254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.29, 609.01 and 254.82 is: 351.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.29 : 609.01 = 254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.29/609.01 = 254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.29x = 609.01 × 254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.29x = 155,185.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,185.96/441.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.66

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