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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.29, 661.94 and 235.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.29, 661.94 and 235.81 is: 353.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.29 : 661.94 = 235.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.29/661.94 = 235.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.29x = 661.94 × 235.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.29x = 156,092.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,092.60/441.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.72

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