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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.38, 661.88 and 152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.38, 661.88 and 152.84 is: 229.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.38 : 661.88 = 152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.38/661.88 = 152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.38x = 661.88 × 152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.38x = 101,161.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,161.74/441.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.19

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