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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.38, 660.81 and 296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.38, 660.81 and 296.84 is: 444.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.38 : 660.81 = 296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.38/660.81 = 296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.38x = 660.81 × 296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.38x = 196,154.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,154.84/441.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.41

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