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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.37, 661.83 and 235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.37, 661.83 and 235.90 is: 353.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.37 : 661.83 = 235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.37/661.83 = 235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.37x = 661.83 × 235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.37x = 156,125.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,125.70/441.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.73

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