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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.35, 661.11 and 258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.35, 661.11 and 258.19 is: 386.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.35 : 661.11 = 258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.35/661.11 = 258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.35x = 661.11 × 258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.35x = 170,688.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,688.69/441.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.74

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